In 8-10 quart saucepan with lid,stew in hen in water until tender with salt & pepper. Remove hen, skin & debone; set aside. Mix flour, soda, 1/2 ts. pepper, & 1/2 ts. salt. Cut in Crisco until crumbles. Add milk. Mix well & turn on well floured surface to roll. Sprinkle flour on top & roll very thin. Makes approximately 17x25-inch squares. Bring chicken broth to a boil & drop dumplings in one at a time. Keep dumplings separated. Simmer 15 min. Serve immediately. You may return chicken to pot or serve separately. ~