Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Comfort food at its finest, Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is just like the kind Ma used to make. All made in one pot for ease, everything cooks together for a flavorful bowl of chicken. When you want a dose of good old country cooking, make a big batch of this chicken and dumplings recipe. No matter where you live, this country-style recipe will bring a dose of farmland comfort to your home in the form of a homemade chicken dinner. Enjoy!
Cooking MethodCasserole
Ingredients
- 3 pound frying chicken
- 2 quart water
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon shortening
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Place chicken in a Dutch oven. Add water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until tender (should almost fall off bone).
- Remove the chicken from the broth and cool. Bone the chicken and cut meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring the broth to a boil and add pepper.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the shortening.
- Add the buttermilk, stirring with a fork until moistened. Knead the dough 4 to 5 times (never done), and pat to 1/2-inch pieces and drop into boiling broth.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken and serve.