Chicken&Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings

1-3 to 4 lb. Hen

1/2 C. Celery, chopped

1 medium white onion, chopped

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. parsley flakes

1 tsp. natures season salt

3 C. Flour

1 tsp. Salt

2 eggs

1 tsp. Shortening

1 tsp. Baking Powder

After cleaning hen, cut into parts in deep heavy pot.  Add celery, onions, salt, season salt, parsley flakes.  Cover with water.  Place lid and cook slowly 1-1/2 hours or until done.  Dumplings: For dough mix flour, salt, eggs and baking powder.  Add cold water as desired and blend well.  Pour on floured board and work into a ball.  Roll out 1/4 inch and cut into squares.  Add as many as desired to cooked hen and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.  More water may be added as needed.  Serves 10.

Submitted by Mama Scott (Harold Scotts Mother)

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