Smothered Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Wash chicken in cold water and drain.
2. 2
   Roll chicken pieces in mixture of flour, salt and pepper, covering well.
3. 3
   Brown in shortening.
4. 4
   Place in baking dish.
5. 5
   Pour milk over chicken.
6. 6
   Add the water and bay leaf and sprinkle generously with paprika. Cover and bake.
7. 7
   Remove cover during last 15 minutes or longer to finish browning.
8. 8
   Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350°.