2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening (Crisco)
1/4 c. buttermilk

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the buttermilk, stirring with a fork until the dry ingredients are moistened. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll dough thin and cut into desired size. Slowly drop dumplings into boiling broth. Serves 4 to 6 people. These are good when you make up 2 or 3 extra batches and put in freezer. Line your cookie sheet with wax paper. Layer the dumplings and wax paper until you are through. Put in freezer, when frozen just put in containers or bags. When you want some just take out what you need. Really good.