Chicken Dumplings without rutabaga mushroom

3 1/2 pounds frying chicken 2 quarts water * 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper or less if desired 2 cups flour, all-purpose 1/2 teaspoon baking soda[...]

1 x nonstick cooking spray * 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup flour, all-purpose 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 each chicken[...]

2 pounds chicken, whole broiler-fryer chicken to 3 lbs 2 cups water 6 each black peppercorns * 2 each bay leaves * 2 teaspoons salt 3 medium carrots peeled[...]