Babbling Brooks Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Babbling Brooks Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fat hen, whole or disjointed; 7 tablespoons flour; salt and pepper; yellow food coloring; 1 ½ cups flour; ⅔ teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 egg; ⅔ cup milk; 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon melted shortening

Servings: persons

1
Cook hen whole or disjointed in 1 1/2 quarts of water seasoned with salt.
2
Cook for about 3 hours.
3
When tender, lift out of the broth and cool.
4
Pick meat from bones and cut in small pieces.
5
Thicken broth with 7 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup water.
6
Mix smooth with an egg beater.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Add a few drops of yellow food coloring.
9
Strain over chicken.
10
Reserve 4 cups of gravy in a flat stew pan for the dumplings.
11
Bring to boil when ready to cook dumplings.
12
To make the dumplings, sift dry ingredients into the blended egg, milk and oil and stir briskly until blended.
13
Drop dumpling batter by teaspoonfuls into the boiling gravy.
14
Cover and cook gently for 8-10 minutes or until done.

358

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fat hen, whole or disjointed, 7 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper, yellow food coloring, and more.

Yes, Babbling Brooks Chicken and Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Babbling Brooks Chicken and Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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