Butter-Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped celery
1 small onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) fryer, cut into serving pieces
salad oil or shortening
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 1/2 Tbsp. salad oil

Preparation

In large skillet, combine celery, onion, bay leaf, salt and 1 cup water.
Add chicken.
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Drain chicken; pat dry and let cool.
In deep fryer or skillet, slowly heat oil to 375\u00b0.