Sandy's Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken (whole or cut up)
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 carrot (roughly chopped)
• 1 medium onion (cut into quarters)
• 1 stalk celery (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• For the Dumplings:
• 2 cups​ all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup ​buttermilk