Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings
"If you love good, old-fashioned, down home chicken and dumplings, this is the real thing! Note that this dumpling recipe makes "a bunch of dumplin's" because around here, most folks want more dumplin's than chicken. (prep time includes cooling time for cooked chicken.)..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens
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1 gallon water
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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4 green onions, sliced thin or 1/2 medium onion, chopped
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1 carrot, shredded
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6 chicken bouillon cubes
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6 cups flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter flavor shortening
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 cups chicken stock
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