Granny's Chicken & Dumplings

Submitted by JelsMom

"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! :)"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

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

directions

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