2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter or shortening
3/4 to 1 cup milk
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
Cut in the butter or shortening until the mixture looks crumbly
Add the milk a little at a time and stir just until a soft dough forms
Do not overmix
Turn the dough onto a floured surface
Pat or roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness
Cut into strips or squares
Bring the chicken broth or stew to a gentle simmer
Drop the dumplings into the simmering liquid
Cover the pot tightly
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes without lifting the lid
Stir gently if needed to prevent sticking
Serve when the dumplings are cooked through and tender