Chicken Dumplings with bone

1 (3 -6 lb) frying chickens (any whole chicken will do) 2 quarts water 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper (I use coarse ground and double it) 2 cups[...]

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[...]