Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Select young chickens.
2. 2
   Disjoint and cut up as for fricassee. Season with salt and pepper, roll each piece in flour.
3. 3
   Cook in covered skillet slowly in fat for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Place skillet in oven at 400° and cook 10 minutes uncovered; then add boiling water.
5. 5
   Cover and leave in oven another 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Heat may be turned off on oven during last 10 minutes of cooking.
7. 7
   Large covered roaster may be used instead of skillet where several chickens are cooking at one time.