Chicken With Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Cook chicken in boiling, salted water until tender.
2. 2
   Remove chicken, saving 4 cups broth.
3. 3
   Debone chicken; set aside.
4. 4
   Skim broth, saving 6 tablespoons chicken fat.
5. 5
   Combine 6 tablespoons flour with fat in bowl; blend well.
6. 6
   Add a small amount of reserved broth, stirring until smooth.
7. 7
   Stir flour into 4 cups of broth in saucepan.
8. 8
   Cook over low heat until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
9. 9
   Season with salt and pepper.