*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                      CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH DUMPLINGS
 
 Recipe By     : mom
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chicken
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      3 pounds      broiler chicken
    1      pound         carrots
      1/4  pound         white onions
                         whole cloves
    2      cubes         instant chicken broth
    2      teaspoons     salt
      1/4  cup           flour
    1                    bay leaf
      1/2  cup           cold water
      1/4  teaspoon      pepper
    4      cups          water
                         DUMPLINGS
    2      cups          flour
    3      teaspoons     baking powder
    1      teaspoon      salt
    2      tablespoons   shortening
    1      cup           milk
 
 CUT CHICKEN INTO SERVING PIECES.  PARE CARROTS ONIONS IN PAN ADD INSTANT
 CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, BAYLEAF, PEPPER AND  WATER.  ADD CHICKEN.  HEAT TO
 BOILING LOWER HEAT COVER AND SIMMER 30 MINUTES.  COMBINE FLOUR AND COLD
 WATER IN CUP TO MAKE A SMOOTH PASTE.  STIR INTO BUBBLING CHICKEN
 LIQUID.  COOK STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL MIXTURE THICKENS.  
 DUMPLINGS:SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR BAKING POWDER AND SALT INTO MEDIUM SIZE
 BOWL.  CUT IN SHORTENING WITH PASTRY BLENDER STIR IN MILK JUST UNTIL
 FLOUR IS MOIST.  DROP DUMPLINGS BATTER IN MOUNDS ON TOP OF STEAMING
 CHICKEN.  COOK COVERED 20 MINUTES  NO PEEKING OR THEY WON'T BE LIGHT AND
 FLUFFY.  
 
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