As the name suggests, this is a classic that will be sure to satisfy the whole family. Thyme, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and bacon drippings are used to flavor this dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 (3 3/4-lb.) whole chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 2 teaspoons bacon drippings*
- 1 cup milk
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
- Bring chicken, water to cover, garlic powder, thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken; reserve broth.
- Cool chicken 30 minutes; skin, bone, and shred chicken. Skim fat from broth. Add chicken, bouillon, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper to broth. Return to a simmer.
- Combine flour and poultry seasoning in a bowl. Cut in shortening and bacon drippings with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in milk. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Drop dumplings, a few at a time, into simmering broth, stirring gently. Cover and simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
- *2 tsp. butter plus 1/4 tsp. salt may be substituted.
