3 lb. stewing hen
3 qts. water
3 well beaten eggs
3 c. flour, plain
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Ice water

Boil hen in salted water. When meat seems tender, remove, cool. Debone and return meat to broth.

In large mixing bowl vigorously beat eggs and ice water. Sift together flour, salt and pepper. Combine egg and ice water mixture. Mix to pliable dough. Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut in small squares or strips. Drop one at a time into boiling broth. Once all dumplings are in reduce heat. Taste for doneness.