DOWN HOME CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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This was my Mother's recipe. She made the best Chicken and Dumplings. I thought the recipe was lost until I asked a family member who tracked it down for me. Hang onto your loved ones recipes cause once they are gone, they may be hard to find.

Provided by Debby DeRousse

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lb chicken fryer
2 qt cold water or chicken stock
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp pepper
6 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp shortening
1/4 c milk
3/4-1 c water
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. cook chicken in water or broth with the 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper until tender. Remove from stove and let cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into 2-3 inch pieces. Save stock.
  • 2. mix 3 cups flour, baking powder, salt and shortening together, add milk,water and egg. this will make a sticky paste. turn out on remaining 3 cups of flour on a board until it becomes a large ball. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness. cut into strips 3 inches long then tear each strip into pieces.Heat stock to a rolling boil and drop dough pieces into stock. cover for 25 minutes. Add chicken pieces to pot. Do not Stir, but shake the pot.

Khalida Bano
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This is a great recipe for a gluten-free meal. It's made with gluten-free ingredients.


Zeeshan khalid
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This is a great recipe for a vegan meal. It's made with plant-based ingredients.


Edda Luna
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. It's made with plant-based ingredients.


Nasir Hossin
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This is a great recipe for a healthy meal. It's made with fresh, wholesome ingredients.


Ghidey Tikue
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients.


Peter Erewhare
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I love that this recipe can be made in one pot. It's easy to clean up.


KONOK GAMER
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This is a great recipe for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make.


Njabulo Celimpilo Manqele
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Siphiwo Batyi
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


AR BAYZID BAYZID
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's my go-to comfort food.


Soshi Kumar Tripura Chondro
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Justina Russo
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy and the dumplings were fluffy.


Hamphrey K254
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Sheikh Jillani
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Muzamil Joyo
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This recipe is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Megan Haas
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ma Liton
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This was my first time making chicken and dumplings and it turned out great! The dumplings were soft and fluffy and the broth was delicious.


Uvis Skurdauskas
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I've tried many chicken and dumplings recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Entertainment Bangla
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This chicken and dumplings recipe is a keeper! The broth was flavorful and the dumplings were light and fluffy. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.