In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use a whisk to ensure that all the dry ingredients are evenly mixed together. Set this bowl aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.

In a separate mixing bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and let it cool slightly. Then, add 3/4 cup of milk to the melted butter, stirring gently until fully combined.

Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.

While you're working on the dumpling dough, bring your favorite soup to a gentle simmer in a large pot over medium heat.

Once the soup is simmering, use a tablespoon to scoop out spoonfuls of the dumpling dough and drop them evenly around the pot.

Cover the pot with a lid tightly and allow the dumplings to cook for about 20 minutes.

Once cooked, carefully scoop out the drop dumplings along with the soup to serve hot.