Maryland Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 young fryer (3 to 3 1/2 lb.)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 c. water
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. fat

Preparation

Quarter chicken, wash and clean. Dry well.
Dip in mixture of flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
Place in hot fat in a heavy skillet.
Brown all sides.
Allow 15 minutes each side.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from pan.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons flour and brown.
Add 1 cup water.
Mix well. Place chicken in gravy and simmer another 15 minutes.
Serve with potatoes or rice, hot biscuits and jelly or honey.
Serves 6.