Chicken Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Cook one whole hen in large pan on top of stove.
2. 2
   Add water continuously as it boils and evaporates.
3. 3
   Salt hen.
4. 4
   Cook for about 4 hours or until tender.
5. 5
   Remove from pot and brown in oven. Dip out 1 cup of broth from cooking pan.
6. 6
   Set broth aside until it is cool, but still warm.
7. 7
   Mix in flour, soda, baking powder and salt until dough has a biscuit-like consistency.
8. 8
   Knead and roll out 1/4-inch thick on floured board.
9. 9
   Cut in strips until dumpling pieces are about 2 x 2-inches.
10. 10
    Bring remaining broth in cooking pan to a boil.
11. 11
    Drop dumplings in one at a time.
12. 12
    Cook until tender with a fork.