Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
2/3 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 qt. or more chicken broth
1 tsp. butter

Preparation

Sift flour and salt together; mix in shortening.
Add egg and enough milk to make a soft dough.
Roll out on floured board until thin.
Cut into 1-inch wide by 3-inch long strips.
Drop into 1 quart or more of boiling chicken broth in crisscross pattern. Cook 20 minutes with lid off.
When dumplings are cooked, add 1 tablespoon butter and more milk if desired.
Do not stir.