Cracker Barrel chicken and dumplings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need:
- The Old-Fashioned Rolled Dumplings:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour: The essential structure for authentic, thick, flat dumplings.
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder: Gives the dumplings just a tiny touch of puffiness while keeping them dense and authentic.
- 1 pinch Salt: To properly season the dough framework.
- 2 tablespoons Butter: Softened or melted to add a rich, flaky fat layer to the dough.
- 1 cup Milk: Whole milk works best to bind everything into a velvety, workable dough.
- The Rich Chicken & Broth Base:
- 4 cups High-quality chicken broth: The flavorful liquid foundation that the dumplings will simmer in.
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken: Breast or thigh meat, pulled into rustic strips.
- ¼ teaspoon Coarse black pepper: A heavy pinch is traditional to give that signature speckled, cozy warmth.
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Bring the Broth to a Simmer
In a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or stockpot, pour in your chicken broth and a heavy pinch of coarse black pepper. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low simmer while you prep your dough. 🍲🔥
2. Mix the Dumpling Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your 2 cups of flour, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut in your 2 tablespoons of butter, then gradually pour in the 1 cup of milk. Stir with a sturdy wooden spoon just until a sticky dough forms. 🥣🌪️✨
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