Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler-fryer
2 qt. water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Place chicken in Dutch oven.
Add water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken and let cool slightly.
Bone chicken and set aside.