Chicken Fricassee With Dumplings

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH DUMPLINGS

Recipe By : mom
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3 pounds broiler chicken
1 pound carrots
1/4 pound white onions
whole cloves
2 cubes instant chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup flour
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
DUMPLINGS
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup milk

CUT CHICKEN INTO SERVING PIECES. PARE CARROTS ONIONS IN PAN ADD INSTANT
CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, BAYLEAF, PEPPER AND WATER. ADD CHICKEN. HEAT TO
BOILING LOWER HEAT COVER AND SIMMER 30 MINUTES. COMBINE FLOUR AND COLD
WATER IN CUP TO MAKE A SMOOTH PASTE. STIR INTO BUBBLING CHICKEN
LIQUID. COOK STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL MIXTURE THICKENS.
DUMPLINGS:SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR BAKING POWDER AND SALT INTO MEDIUM SIZE
BOWL. CUT IN SHORTENING WITH PASTRY BLENDER STIR IN MILK JUST UNTIL
FLOUR IS MOIST. DROP DUMPLINGS BATTER IN MOUNDS ON TOP OF STEAMING
CHICKEN. COOK COVERED 20 MINUTES NO PEEKING OR THEY WON'T BE LIGHT AND
FLUFFY.

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