|


Roast Chicken






Prepare the bird for the oven, following directions given under Roast Turkey; put on rack in dripping pan, but pour in 2 cups water with 2 tablespoons butter, adding 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; put into hot oven, baste frequently, and let it roast quikcly, without scorching, allowing about 20 minutes for each pound of bird; just before roasting is finished, add 2 tablespoons butter to water in pan, and when it melts, baste with it, dredge bird with flour, baste once again, and let it finish browning; serve up fowl on hot platter. Serve gravy separately, and provide cranberry, or other tart sauce.
All Measurements Level
Bread and Bread Making |
Griddle Cakes and Waffles |
Cereals and Cereal Products |
Soups and Chowders |
Salads and Salad Dressing |
Relishes and Sauces |
Meats |
Poultry and Game |
Fish and Seafoods |
Eggs and Cheese |
Sandwiches and Cold Meats |
Vegetables and Garden Fruit |
Cake and Cake Making |
Pies and Pastries |
Desserts and Frozen Ices |
Beverages and Cold Drinks |
Candy and Candy Making
 
|