CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS, SOUTHERN STYLE

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Make and share this Chicken and Dumplings, Southern Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (3 lb) chicken
2 quarts water
1 large onion, quartered
2 carrots, quartered
1 stalk celery, quartered
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon peppercorn
2 teaspoons salt
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig rosemary
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup chicken stock
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a heavy 5 quart stockpot with water to cover.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay, peppercorns, salt, thyme and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Skim scum if needed.
  • Remove chicken and set aside to cool.
  • Remove meat and return bones to pot.
  • Simmer for 1 hour more.
  • Strain well and remove any fat you can.
  • Dumplings------------------.
  • Combine flour, soda, salt.
  • Cut in shortening until flour resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the stock, buttermilk and thyme.
  • Stir to make a stiff dough-and it will be stiff.
  • Turn out onto a floured board and knead gently 6 times.
  • Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour.
  • Bring strained broth to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
  • Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick, and cut into 4x1 inch pieces.
  • Drop them into simmering stock and stir gently.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, add the chicken and cook for 5 min more.
  • Season with salt and lots of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.5, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 128.6, Sodium 980.1, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 37.8

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