May I please have an old-fashioned, easy as possible recipe for chicken and dumplings?!
May I please have an old-fashioned, easy as possible recipe for chicken and dumplings?
Answers:
A basic recipe for chicken and dumplings.
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 stewing chicken
* 1 1/2 to 2 tsp salt
* 2 cups flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/3 cup shortening
* 1/2 cup milk
PREPARATION:
Cut up chicken; place in deep pot, barely cover with water, add salt and simmer until meat is tender. Debone chicken and set aside; reserve the broth. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening.
Add milk to make a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on floured board. Cut into 1-inch squares, and sprinkle with flour. Drop into briskly boiling chicken stock. Cover tightly and simmer gently for about 40 minutes. Add meat and serve.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.