Old Fashioned Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, soda and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles corn meal.
2. 2
   Add buttermilk, stirring with a fork until moistened.
3. 3
   Turn dough out on well floured surface.
4. 4
   Knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
5. 5
   Can make drop or rolled dumplings.
6. 6
   Roll dough and cut 4 x 1/2-inch pieces.
7. 7
   Drop 1 piece at a time into boiling broth.
8. 8
   Cook 15 to 20 minutes.