Fried Chicken and Gravy

Photo: flickr user bucklava

Ingredients

1 3-lb fryer chicken cut into pieces

1 cup Buttermilk

1 cup All-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Cooking oil for frying

3 tablespoons All purpose flour

1 cup Milk

1 1/2 cups Water (up to 2)

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Place chicken in a large flat dish. Pour buttermilk over and refrigerate for 1 hour. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large plastic baggy. Drain chicken and toss pieces, one at a time, in flour mixture. Shake off excess and place on waxed paper for 15 minutes. Heat 1/8 to 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet and fry chicken untel browned on all sides. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, for 40-45 minutes, or until juices run clear. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken and keep warm. Drain all but 1/4 cup drippings and

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