Never Fail Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 large beaten egg
5 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together until soft dough is formed. Divide into 3 parts.
Roll out very thin.
Let sheets of dough dry for 15 to 20 minutes.
Cut dough into small strips and drop in boiling chicken broth.
Cook dumplings until tender.
Dumplings are good with any meat stock.