10 quail 1/2 t. thyme 1/2 t. rosemary 1 t. marjoram 1/2 t. salt & pepper 2 T. parsley flakes 2 c. flour 1 1/2 c. milk 1/4 c. cooking oil 2 eggs, beaten Dress and clean quail. Soak in water and spices for 6 hrs. Remove and drain. Dip in egg and dredge through seasoned flour until thoroughly coated. Fry in med/hot oil until birds are a crisp golden brown. Serve with hot biscuits and gravy made from quail drippings. Seasoned flour: Mix rosemary, marjoram, salt & pepper and parsley flakes into flour. Gravy: Pour off all but 4 T. of drippings; add 4 T. flour and cook on medium hear until paste is golden brown. Add milk and stir constantly until gravy is thickened to your liking.
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