Southern Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. shortening
chicken broth

Preparation

Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together.
Put in the shortening and gradually add about 2/3 cup chicken broth until a stiff dough results.
Roll out on a floured board and cut into strips 1-inch wide and 2 to 2 1/2-inches long.
Bring remaining chicken broth to
a boil.
Drop a few strips at a time into broth. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Serves 4.