Chicken And Dumplings

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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Recipe By : GRIT -- MARCH 23, 1997
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 plump chicken, dressed and cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
(DUMPLINGS):
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
milk
1 teaspoon salt

Place chicken pieces in a saucepan, and add water to cover them. Add
pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender.
Meanwhile, measure flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Using a
pastry blender or fork cut in shortening. Add milk, a small amount at a
time, to dry ingredients, and mix until a soft dough forms. Dump dough
by teaspoons into boiling chicken broth. Cover the pot, and boil broth
and dumplings about 12 minutes. Serve chicken and dumplings immediately.
Refrigerate leftovers.
Makes 6 servings.
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