Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grands-Pères)

Name: Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grands-Pères)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 2 teaspoon (10 ml) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt; 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup (250 ml) milk; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract; 1 can (540 ml/19 oz) maple syrup; 1 cup (250 ml) water