Chicken And Dumplings

1. 1

   Cut up hen and cook by boiling until tender.

2. 2

   Remove from broth and debone.

3. 3

   Cut meat into small pieces.

4. 4

   Sift flour into a pan Make well in flour; add the shortening and mix with water to make about 3 cups of dough stiff enough to roll out on floured surface with rolling pin.

5. 5

   Roll as thin as possible.

6. 6

   Cut into small 1 inch squares.

7. 7

   Bring chicken broth to a boil.

8. 8

   Drop dumplings and butter into broth.

9. 9

   Stir in chicken.

10. 10

    Cover and cook on simmer until done. If you use a fryer instead of a hen, add several bouillon cubes for a richer broth.

11. 11

    These have always been a favorite at homecomings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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