Southern Chicken And Dumplings

1. 1

   Place hen, water and salt in a large pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer slowly until chicken is tender.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from broth.

4. 4

   Cool; cut into pieces.

5. 5

   To make dumplings, sift flour, baking powder and salt together.

6. 6

   Cut in shortening. Add milk to make a stiff dough.

7. 7

   I sometimes use 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup broth.

8. 8

   Roll out thin and cut into squares or strips. Sprinkle lightly with flour and drop into boiling chicken broth. Cover and boil gently for 30 to 40 minutes.

9. 9

   Add cut chicken pieces before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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