Pats Dumplings

This recipe was a big hit at our family reunion in 1995. Best cooked in chicken broth.

Step: 1

Mix together flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour/salt mixture using a pastry blender, fork or two knives. Stir in water to form a soft dough.

Step: 2

On a floured surface, roll out dough very thin with a rolling pin. Cut into 1 inch wide strips (I use a pizza cutter, but a sharp knife works also). Tear 1 inch long pieces of dough from these strips and drop into simmering broth.

Step: 3

Cook 10 minutes with the pot lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. Serve with the broth and chicken meat, if using.

Per Serving: 250 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 38.2g; fat 8.2g; sodium 466.1mg.

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