Sherried Doves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 dove breasts
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. sherry
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. hot water
hot cooked rice

Preparation

Sprinkle doves with salt and pepper.
Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or heavy saucepan.
Place dove breasts in skillet; add sherry and garlic.
Cover and bake at 400\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove breasts and keep warm; reserve 2 cups pan drippings (add water, if necessary).