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I made this for the first time (which was also the first time I ever ate it) so I'm clearly not an expert on chicken and dumplings, however, everyone that ate this, loved it.  I still prefer chicken and noodle soup, but Jeff prefers the dumplings.  Jeff likes to eat this over a bed of mashed potatoes, but you can just eat it as is. Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minute   Yield: 6 servings Ingredients Chicken and Stock: 2 Cornish game hens (or a small chicken) 3 bay leaves 6 sprigs thyme 4 to 5 black peppercorns 1 head garlic (I did about 8 garlic cloves), pealed 2 tablespoons salt 1-2 stalks of celery a handful of fresh parsley Sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons oil 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken stock 1-2 vegetable bouillon cubes 1 cup frozen pearl onions or 1 -2 chopped onions 1/2 cup heavy cream Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish  Dumplings: 2 cups

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When I came across this recipe at Our Best Bites, I was skeptical that these were truly the world's best rolls. So, I decided to make a batch to see for myself. And, I have to admit, they are probably the best rolls I have made. Dad gave them a try too, and agreed. They are very delicious. From here on out, I won't be using any other recipe than this one for dinner rolls. 2 cup whole milk (don't use 1% or skim) 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided 1/3 cup butter 2 tsp. salt 4 1/2 tsp. ( 2 pkg. active dry yeast) 2/3 cup warm water (105-115 degrees) 3 large eggs, beaten 8 - 9 cups all-purpose flour Combine milk, 1/2 c. sugar, butter, and salt in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter melts. Remove from heat; pour into a large mixing bowl (I used my Bosch mixer), and allow to cool to lukewarm. While the milk mixture is cooling, dissolve the yeast and 1 Tbsp. sugar in warm water. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add 3 cup flour to the milk mixture. Beat on low for 30 seconds