Ingredients

How to make it

  • combine chicken and water, boil
  • skim off foam as it rises to top.
  • add celery, 1 tbsp salt and peppercorns, reduce heat, cover simmer 1 hour.
  • meanwhile, place 1 1/2 cup flour and remaining salt in a dep bowl. add shortening and 3 tbsp butter bits. with your fingers rub flour and butter together until they for a smooth bowl. Wrap in wax paper, refrigerate 1 hour.
  • when chicken has cooked, transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Strain stock through a fine sieve, measure and set aside 6 cups.
  • remove bones, from chicken, cut up.
  • half hour before serving, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • place ball of dough on floured surface, roll into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Cut dough into 1 inch squares
  • arrange squares on ungreased baking sheets, bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. (THEY TURN OUT LIKE CRACKERS)
  • while pastry bakes, melt remaining 12 tbsp butter over medium heat .
  • when foam begiins to subside, add remaining 3/4 cup flour. stirring constantly, pour in chicken stock and cream.
  • cook over high heat, until thick
  • reduce heat-simmer 2-3 minutes.
  • stir in chicken and parsley.
  • taste for seasonings (add salt and pepper if desired)
  • arrange pastries on top.

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