Classic Chicken and Dumplings |
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Prep Time: 55 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 175 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Like my mom's. From Southern Living. Ingredients:
1 (3 1/4 lb) whole chickens |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule |
3 cups self-rising flour |
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning |
1/2 cup shortening |
2 teaspoons bacon drippings |
1 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Bring chicken, water to cover, garlic powder, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; and 1/2 teaspoons pepper to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken; reserve broth.
2. Cool chicken 30 minutes; skin, bone, and shred chicken. Skim fat from broth. Add chicken, bouillon, and remaining 1 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper to broth. Return to a simmer.
3. Combine flour and poultry seasoning in a bowl. Cut in shortening and bacon drippings with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in milk. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Roll into 1/8 thickness; cut into 1 pieces.
4. Drop dumplings, a few at a time, into simmering broth, stirring gently. Cover and simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes.
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