BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 broiler/fryer chicken (about

3 pounds), cut up

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

6 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup white wine or apple cider

2 teaspoons sugar

2 bay leaves

5 whole peppercorns

dumplings:

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons b…