chicken and noodles

I was reminded of this recipe today when the cold wind whipped through my sweater - chicken and noodles is the thing to eat when it's cold outside!  It's economical, delicious, and the smell of it cooking will fill your whole house with warm fuzzies!

This is a recipe that I grew up with.  My Popie was famous for it - he would have all of the family over for chicken and noodles and oatmeal bread.  My mom carried on the tradition, and now I love to make it for my family.  :)

Chicken and Noodles

• Whole fryer chicken (3-4 lbs.)
• 1 egg (large or jumbo)
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 cup flour
• Pepper and thyme to taste

Cook a whole chicken in water; sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.  When cooked, remove chicken meat from bones and save broth.

Combine thyme, 1/2 t. salt, 1 jumbo egg, and up to 1 cup flour; dough should be stiff.  Roll flat, roll up, and then cut into thin noodles.  Boil noodles in about 1 quart of broth for 10 minutes.  Add chicken and cook through.