Southern Chicken And Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 to 2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
2/3 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
approximately 1 1/2 qt. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. chopped, cooked chicken (I prefer chicken breasts)
black pepper to taste

Preparation

In a
large
mixing
bowl, combine 2 cups of flour with buttermilk and shortening. Mix well.
Gradually add more flour until it forms a very firm dough.
Roll out on floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch wide strips.