Best Chicken and Dumplings PT110M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1018/c0/7/893298/300x200x90.jpg These dumplings are super light and fluffy, but still, hold their shape and don’t disintegrate or get gummy when cooked. The key is the ratio of liquid (buttermilk), leaveners (baking powder and baking soda), and fat (schmaltz). You can sub whole milk and butter if needed. So delicious and you can enjoy it in your mealtime. 6 servings Ingredients: chopped chives (for serving) 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided ground black pepper 1/2 cup chicken fat (schmaltz) or butter kosher salt 2 tsp. whole peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1/2 bunch parsley stems 4 sprigs thyme 3 cloves garlic 1 medium onion, chopped, divided 4 stalks celery 4 carrots 1 leek, pale-green and white parts only 4 chicken legs