Down Home Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Down Home Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs whole chickens; 2 quarts water; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon sage, chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons shortening; ¾ cup unsalted buttermilk; ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs whole chickens
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon sage, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup unsalted buttermilk
½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

1
Place chicken in large pot and add water.
2
Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and let simmer for one hour.
3
Remove chicken from pot and let cool slightly.
4
Remove meat from bones, cutting meat into bite-sized pieces: set aside.
5
Skim any excess foam and fat from the top of chicken stock.
6
Bring stock back to a boil and add pepper, garlic, onion powder, sprigs of thyme, and sage leaves.
7
Combine dry ingredients and then cut in shortening until mixture resembles course meal.
8
Add buttermilk, stirring with fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
9
Turn out dough onto well-floured surface and knead lightly four or five times.
10
Flatten dough to half inch thickness.
11
Pinch off dough in 1 1/2 inch pieces and drop into boiling stock.
12
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 8-10 minutes or to desired consistency.
13
Stir in chicken and enjoy.

760

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs whole chickens, 2 quarts water, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Down Home 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.

Down Home Chicken and Dumplings

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