1 tender chicken
2 c. sifted flour (plain)
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Disjoint chicken and just cover with water in saucepan. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; simmer until meat is tender, 2 to 4 hours. Remove bones from chicken, set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening. Add milk to make a stiff dough.

Roll out thin and cut into 1 inch squares. Drop into boiling chicken and broth. Cover tightly and boil gently for 30 to 40 minutes.