Chicken Fricassee with Dumplings

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1 broiler-fryer, cut up

2 cups chicken broth or water

1 medium onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, diced

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (if using water)

2 tablespoons flour

Yellow food coloring, optional

For dumplings:

1 cup cake flour, sifted

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

2 teaspoons parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon green onion tops, chopped

1 large egg

3 tablespoons milk

Garnish: parsley sprigs