"Birds"

Directions

1. 1
   Salt and pepper birds.
2. 2
   Place in a roasting pan and lay bacon over them.
3. 3
   Partly cover with water.
4. 4
   Steam covered on top of the stove for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until tender.
5. 5
   Spread flour in a shallow pan and place in a 300° oven for about 1 hour or until browned, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Brown butter in a skillet.
7. 7
   When birds are tender, turn up the fire and add more water, if necessary, to have sufficient for gravy.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with 3 or 4 tablespoons of the browned flour, adding the remainder to water in the pan.
9. 9
   Pour hot butter over birds.
10. 10
    Place in a 400° oven 15 to 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 3 to 4 portions.