Drop by spoonfuls into a soup or stew that is boiling. Heat the broth back up on medium high heat. Hi, Carol! I love the tip for leaving the dumplings out on a floured surface make ahead is always a good thing, right? Hi, Kasey! My grandmother was from Rocky Mount, NC, and she called it pastry, as well. Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for taking time to write! Im 71 and no one seems to want to carry this tradition on. Keeps in the freezer for several weeks. With chickens being so fat nowadays, I cool the broth, then remove as much of the fat as possible with a fat separator, freeze and discard fat. My mom always used a certain kind of chicken and for the life of me I cant remember..something about a fatter chicken? Good morning, Kristen. Thanks for giving it back to me. Sounds like an interesting tip, Sally! Hope the will like it. Sign up to receive my newsletter 2 times per monthvia e-mail - It's FREE! If you chose to use them, be sure to defrost them thoroughly because you cannot get them apart despite what the instructions say. I can wait to try it. Our grown sons love this soup, as well, and I cant even begin to count how many times they have eaten this meal. Place broth in a medium to large-sized pot. I didnt know it is the oldest town! A common theme with my grandmas recipes is that she cooked a lot by taste, texture or until it just felt right. Hope you have a chance to try making them and really hope you love em like our family does! Glad you enjoy flat dumplings, too! You could also just serve it with a simple side salad or some roasted brussels sprouts. Well, to tell the truth, both are Southern ways to make chicken and dumplings. Cook the Southern-style chicken n dumplings until broth has thickened a bit, and is very hot. Could I substitute the shortening with butter or margarine? Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. I wish inhad a recirding of her telling me her recipe- no cup of this or tsp/T of that- Loved her Chicken Dumplings! Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Never have heard of that technique before. I cooked the chicken with some S&P, poultry seasoning and onion. We recommend our users to update the browser. They lick the bowl clean to show how much they appreciate this comfort food. Have a fantastic weekend. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with Grands Biscuits Have a great day! Thank you for sharing your sweet memories of your Grandma My grandma passed around the same time as yours, and I hang on to those memories, as well! We cut the dough into squares. Grandma's Chicken 'n' Dumpling Soup Recipe: How to Make It - Taste Of Home