Web heat the oil in a saucepan over high heat.

Grandma's chicken and dumplings. Combine all of the ingredients to make a lumpy dough. Web 6 cups chicken broth (from cooking the chicken) 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil;

Pour 2 quarts chicken broth into a large pot and start warming it up on the stove top while you make the dumplings. Add the vegetables and seasonings, toss and add the water. Web put the chicken and the veggies (if using) in a large stockpot.

Some dumplings served in the north are made fluffy and completely different than this southern style dish! Then add in 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed. Meaning she put in thick homemade dumplings.

Debone the entire chicken and save the carcass for bone broth or you can discard it completely. Bring to a quick boil, then. After chicken is done remove it from the broth and let cool.

(at this point i divide the chicken pieces. Web place the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large dutch oven or stockpot. Make into a ball and roll out to about ½ inch thickness.

I kept it as simple as the original as it was described to me but made just a few wholesome changes to it to suit my habits and needs in today's world. Lay them on the other piece of waxed paper. Bring pot back to a low boil.