Chicken And Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lb.)
1 small carrot
1 stalk celery
3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1/2 stick butter

Preparation

Wash chicken and place in a large pot with enough water to cover well.
Add salt, pepper, carrot and celery.
Bring to a boil; lower heat and cook at a gentle boil for about 45 minutes to an hour.
Be sure to add more water if it gets low.