Step 1

Remove neck, gizzards and any other parts that might be inside the bird.

Step 2

Rinse the bird, inside and outside, under cool running water.

Step 3

Cut the chicken into pieces

Step 4

Place cut chicken in a large stock pot, cover with about 6 inches of water.

Step 5

Place on Medium-High heat and let come to a boil.

Step 6

Boil chicken about 45-55 minutes or until done.

Step 7

Remove chicken from water, place pieces in a pan to cool. Do not discard the water in the pot.

Step 8

Turn the heat off under the pot while the chicken is cooling.

Step 9

Allow chicken to cool enough to handle and remove chicken from bones.

Step 10

Skim as much fat as possible that has surfaced in the stock pot. Discard the fat.

Step 11

Remove ¾ cup of broth from the pot and set aside. You’ll need it to make the dough.

Step 12

Place the bones back in the pot and add water to cover about 2 inches.

Step 13

Let simmer on Medium-Low heat while you make the pastry dough.

Step 14

In a medium bowl, add flour and one teaspoon of salt. Sift together.

Step 15

Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the ¾ cup of the chicken broth.

Step 16

Mix together until you have a slightly moist dough ball.

Step 17

Generously flour your table, countertop or large cutting board.

Step 18

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick.

Step 19

Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife and cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide.

Step 20

Cut each strip into sections about 2 inches long.

Step 21

Let the dough pieces rest for about 30 minutes to dry out some.

Step 22

Remove the chicken bones from the stock pot.

Step 23

If needed, add enough water to equal about one gallon of liquid in the pot.

Step 24

Add chicken base or granules as needed to create a good tasting broth.

Step 25

Bring the chicken stock to a low boil and drop pieces of dough, one by one, into the stock.

Step 26

Try not to drop dough pieces on top of each other and DO NOT STIR.

Step 27

Add the shredded pieces of chicken to the pot.

Step 28

Add Black Pepper to taste.

Step 29

Test the pastry before adding any additional salt. Add salt if needed and stir gently.

Step 30

Simmer for about 15 minutes until dough pieces are fully cooked and tender.

Step 31

Serve warm and enjoy.