Raleigh Rolled Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt.
Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add the buttermilk, stirring with a fork until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead lightly
4 or 5 times.
Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into strips or small squares.
Slowly drop the dumplings into boiling broth.