Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients

• CHICKEN AND BROTH:
• 1 large fryer (about 3 1/2 pounds)
• 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
• 8 garlic cloves
• 3 bay leaves
• 4 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• BAKING POWDER DUMPLINGS:
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup reserved vegetables
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cups milk