Grandma Oakes Chicken and Dumplings

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Grandma Oakes Chicken and Dumplings

Recipe By : Mindy Barton
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flour
1/2 to 2/3 cup ice water

Mix dry ingredients. Add shortening and ice water. May need to add a
little flour. Roll on floured surface very thin. Cut into strips about 1
inch by 3 inches.

Cut up one chicken and add to 1 quart of water. Add salt and pepper and
half an onion. Boil until done (I like to debone my chicken but Grandma
Oakes never did). Lay dumplings on top of broth very gently. Simmer
slowly. Move them around with a fork in the juice. Heat 1 cup of milk and
pour into pot slowly. Cook approximately 45 minutes or until dumplings are
done.


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NOTES : Grandma's Hints: Be sure dumplings are thin, baking powder fresh and
milk is fresh. Don't forget to warm the milk or it will curdle in the pot
and ruin the dumplings.