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D' Best Chicken N' Dumplings Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c margarine
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • 1 (4 lb) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp seasoning salt, or to taste
  • 3 1/2 quarts water
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  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 tbsps shortening
  • 1 c ice water

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda & salt.
  • Step #2 Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Step #3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
  • Step #4 Divide dough in half & shape into balls.
  • Step #5 Wrap in plastic & put in the fridge for 2 hrs or overnight.
  • Step #6 Remove the skin from the breast, thigh & back of the chicken, but leave it on the legs & wings.
  • Step #7 Spice up chicken with seasoning salt, & place this in a large stock pot.
  • Step #8 Pour in water.
  • Step #9 Add onion, celery & margarine.
  • Step #10 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Step #11 Cook for about 1 1/2 hrs, until chicken falls off the bone.
  • Step #12 On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Step #13 Cut into 2 inch squares.
  • Step #14 Drop into simmering broth, & let cook for about 2 mins.
  • Step #15 Stir carefully to prevent sticking; add more water if needed.
  • Step #16 Spice up broth while dumplings are cooking with salt, pepper & poultry seasoning.
  • Step #17 Simmer for about 15 mins, or until dumplings are cooked through.
  • Step #18 .
  • Enjoy the D' Best Chicken N' Dumplings recipe

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