Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening (solid kind)
1 egg
5 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. sweet milk
chicken broth

Preparation

Work flour, salt and shortening together until mixture is like coarse meal.
Beat egg and water together and add to flour mixture, mixing well.
Divide into portions.
Roll portions very thin and cut into narrow strips, then into short pieces.
Drop into boiling broth.
Simmer a few minutes, then add the 1/2 cup milk.
Heat well, but do not allow to boil.
May add black pepper.