INGREDIENTS
1
(3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken
2 1/2 qt
cold water
1
large carrot, cubed
1
stalk celery, chopped
1
onion, chopped
3
sprigs fresh thyme
1
bay leaf
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/2 cup
creme fraiche
1/2 cup
milk
2 tsp
chopped fresh thyme leaves
2
eggs
2 cups
self-rising flour
4
sprigs thyme, for garnish