Mama Peters (Bertie Peters 1883-1959 from Monroe County WV) Chicken & Dumplings

5-6 lbs. Chicken cut-up
2 sprigs parsley
4 celery ribs with leaves
1 carrot, pared and sliced
1 small onion, cut up
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf

In a dutch oven or large kettle, add enough water to cover chicken.
Add parsley sprigs, celery, carrot, onion, 2tsp salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Cover or till meat is tender.

Beat
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
speck of soda

thicken broth with flour (if desired)
Add flour mixture in huge drops to boiling broth.
Boil 15 minutes --covered

DO NOT PEEK.