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• 16 April
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Homemade Dumplings for Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Classic

Chicken and dumplings are a beloved comfort food that warms the heart and soul after eating it, while store bought dumplings can be convenient and good in taste, but if we talk about a homemade dumpling made from scratches gives another level of taste satisfaction.
Here's a step by step guide to make a delicious homemade chicken and dumplings:

Ingredients for Dumplings

• 2 Cups of all purpose flour

• 4 tablespoon baking soda

• 1/4 cup shortening (or butter)

• 3/4 warm water or milk

• 1 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Chicken and Broth Preparation

• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast or thighs

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 onion diced

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

• Salt and pepper, according to taste

Instruction for Preparation of Dumplings and Chicken

Prepare the Chicken and Broth First

• First of all take a large pot, saute the diced onions and minced garlic until it gets soften.

• Then add chicken, chicken broth then stir a little and then put thyme, pepper and salt according to your taste.

• Bring to a boil, lower the flame and cook it until the chicken is finely cooked.

Make the Dumplings

Prepare the Dumpling Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, take the flour, baking soda and salt in the given quantity, whisk together all of them.

• Add the melted butter and warm milk or water in the dried ingredients, stir it until you get a finely mixed batter, the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.

• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently until it is smooth and pliable.

Roll Out the Dumplings

• Divide the dough in half and roll out each half into a thin sheet, about 1/4 inch thick.

• Cut that thin sheet into strips and squares, about 2–3 inches in size.

Cook the Dumplings

• When the chicken is cooked, take it out and shred or chop it into bite sizes and then again put chicken into the pot.

• Bring the broth to a rolling boil and then gently add the dumplings to the pot.

• Cook the dumplings for almost 10–15 minutes or until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Serve and Enjoy

• Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnish it with some sprinkles of paprika and chopped fresh herbs.

• And enjoy this homemade comforting dish.