Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. Crisco shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. water

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and baking powder.
Cut in shortening until mixture is cracker meal fine.
Stir in egg and water.
Use a rolling pin to roll out dough very thin on lightly floured board. Cut into 2-inch squares.
Drop squares in boiling chicken broth. Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes.
Cover and cook on very low for 30 minutes.
You may add chicken pieces.