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Super Easy Chicken and Dumplings

I found myself playing "Mom's Taxi" today and yet I wanted to cook some comfort food. I didn't have a lot of time, or energy. I decided to improvise. It turned out really well!
I had some chicken thighs thawed, so I took out my Deep pan (it's almost like a WOK actually) Put in a bit of oil and browned the chicken. I opened and added one of the large cans of Chicken noodle soup then put in 1 1/2 cans of water to bring to a boil. I let that simmer a while. I thought of putting in some veggies. I didn't, but would have been even better if I had. Then I made up some Bisquick dumplings and dropped on top of the bubbling brew...Covered for about 10 minutes, then uncovered for about 10 minutes. The bisquick also thickened the soup, so it turned out fabulous! Was just what I was hungry for, very satisfying, and VERY easy.

Day 10

Add one cup Flour, Sugar and Milk, stir then put into containers to give away. Fill each container only about half full.

To make the bread from starter:
Ingredients:1 cup starter
1 cup oil
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Procedure:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into 2 well greased and sugared loaf pans. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until done. Cool 20 minutes before removing from pans.

Amish Friendship Bread Variation I Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1(6-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup starter 1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure:Whisk together in a medium bowl the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; set aside. In large mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing only until just combined; do not over mix. Pour into two 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 50 to 60 minutes. For more variations, add your favorite dried fruits, nuts and/or chocolate chips. Also experiment using different flavor pudding mixes. Makes 2 loaves

Day 9 of the starter bread. Hope you have people picked out to give some to! I will post the recipe again for using the starter, tomorrow.
I managed to get another square done on the bearghan and I hope to be able to post a picture of what I have done so far by tomorrow as well.
Rough day, and another tomorrow...so short blog tonight
Until next time...