Chicken And Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large fryer
1 1/3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. milk

Preparation

Completely cover chicken with water and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Debone chicken.
Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening.
Beat eggs; add milk.
Turn out on board and knead until stiff.
Roll out very thin and allow to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
Cut into strips and drop in broth.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.