Ingredients

  • 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 12 quarts water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 14 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 14 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Method

  • .Place chicken, water, salt and pepper in a large soup kettle.
  • Cover and bring to a boil; skim fat.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken; allow to cool.
  • Add vegetables to broth; cook until tender.
  • Debone chicken and cut into chunks; return to broth.
  • Meanwhile, for noodles, mix flour and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Make a well in the center.
  • Beat together the egg, water and oil; pour into well.
  • Stir together, forming a dough.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
  • Roll into a 16 inch x 12 inch rectangle.
  • Combine filling ingredients; mix well.
  • Sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 inch of edge; pat down.
  • Moisten edges with water.
  • Roll up jelly roll style from long end; cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Add noodles to gently boiling soup and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.