Mom'S Dumplings(Yields 10 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. shortening
2 c. cold broth
1 egg

Preparation

Put flour in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening.
Stir in pepper.
Add egg and liquid.
Blend until all flour is moist. Roll out dough on floured board.
Roll dough to about 1/4-inch thick.
Cut rolled dough into small pieces (2 x 3-inch).
Set aside.
Bring stock to a boil and drop dumplings in, one at a time, until all is added.
Drop heat to simmer and cook for about 30 minutes.