GRANNY'S CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

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My Granny is the most amazing woman in the world, and her cooking is nothing short of perfect. Note: Cook time may be a bit off since I have no idea how long it takes to boil a whole chicken. If you can help me with that, please zmail me! :)

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large whole chicken
2 cups flour
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup boiling water
salt

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in boiling salted water until tender.
  • Remove chicken from broth. Cool chicken, cut from bone, & set aside.
  • Measure 1 qt broth into large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Put flour in large bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork.
  • Add boiling water a small amount at a time.
  • Shape mixture into a ball & roll to a thickness of 1/8" in a lightly floured board.
  • Cut into strips. Drop strips into boiling broth and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste. (Granny doesn't use pepper in her dumplings).

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