Name: Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Chicken:; 1 whole chicken, 3 1/2-4 pounds; 10 cups water; 2-3 large carrots, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups); 1-2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 yellow onion, chopped (about 3 cups); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; Stock:; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more for spice; 1 cube chicken bouillon, crushed (about 1 teaspoon); Dumplings:; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup milk; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus extra sprigs for garnish (optional); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt