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Mom's Chicken and Dumplin's

I grew up with my mom making chicken and dumplin's.  I absolutely LOVE this comfort food and it is always my "birthday request!"  This recipe was from my great grandmother, Pearl; matter of fact, the real recipe name is "Pearl's Dumplin's."  I only put the chicken in it because it makes it healthier!  These dumplin's are stick-to-your-ribs kind of good!  They're heavy!  If you like a light, fluffy, biscuit dumplin -- well, I'm sorry!  This dumplin' will keep your wallpaper up when it starts to peel!  If you're going to make a bowl, give me a call and I'll be over by dinner time!

Pearl's Chicken and Dumplin's

1 chicken, boiled, cooled and deboned


Reserve the broth from boiling the chicken and keep warm. 

Add 1 can cream of chicken soup
If you need more broth, add canned chicken stock



In a large bowl mix:

2 cups flour
4 TBSP oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Add enough hot water to make a stiff dough.  Roll on a floured surface and cut into pieces (small pieces, but not tiny!).

Bring broth to a boil.  Drop dumplin's into boiling broth; cover and cook about 10 minutes, or until done**.  Add the cut up chicken meat and heat thoroughly.

**I have to try it to know if it's done -- do whatever test works best for you!

The last time I made these, I tried freezing the left-overs.  There was a tiny compromise to the dish, but not enough to worry about -- it didn't stop us from having it for dinner!

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