These basic dumplings are made with an egg dough, and they are similar to the Pennsylvania Dutch "knepp," which means a "pinch." This version is rolled out and cut into squares or diamonds. Drop the pieces of dough into gently boiling broth or soup to make one of the South's favorite comfort foods, chicken and dumplings. If you're disappointed in dumplings that dissolve as soon as they hit the broth, try this recipe. These dumplings hold together nicely.

These butter-rich dumplings are a snap to prepare. The dumplings are perfect for homemade chicken broth, but they are also a great way to finish any soup. Drop dumplings into your post-holiday turkey soup or add them to a vegetable beef soup or meatballs soup. You can't go wrong with these tasty dumplings!

For a chicken and vegetable stew, you might like these fluffy drop dumplings.