INGREDIENTS
1
whole chicken, insides removed
1
onion, quartered
2
large carrots, cut into thirds
2
stalks celery, cut into thirds
8 cups
chicken broth + additional water to cover
salt & pepper
1 cup
self rising flour (plus extra for dusting)
2
heaping tablespoons shortening
1
heaping 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk