CHICKEN & SOURDOUGH DUMPLINGS

Chicken & Sourdough Dumplings image

Provided by Renate

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sourdough starter
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup melted shortening
2 quarts boiling water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons shortening, melted
1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
1 can cream of chicken soup
2/3 cup water
salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 chopped pimiento
2 -3 boned cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

Chicken: Over medium heat add flour to melted shortening.
Stir constantly while adding all other ingredients except chicken.
Add chicken, pour into a 3-quart casserole dish.
Dumplings: In large mixing bowl thoroughly stir together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
Combine milk, egg, sourdough starter, and oil.
Add to dry ingredients all at once, stirring just till moistened.
Drop dough from tbsp into boiling water (dip spoon in hot liquid before dropping dumpling each time to help batter slide right off).
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon, drain and place on top of cooked chicken.
Cook, uncovered in over, at 350º for 10 minutes.
Serve hot.