Southern Fried Chicken

1 chicken cut in pieces

Buttermilk

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt ¼ cup black pepper

¼ cup garlic powder

Basic Recipe:

4 large eggs 1/3 cup water

1 cup hot sauce 2 cups self-rising flour

1 tsp. pepper

Oil for frying; preferably peanut oil

Directions:  Make the House Seasoning.

Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes…longer is better.  

In a medium bowl, beat eggs with water.  Add hot sauce so that the egg mixture is 

bright orange.  In another bowl, combine flour and pepper.  

Pat chicken dry.  Season chicken with House Seasoning.  Dip seasoned chicken in 

egg mixture, then coat well in flour mixture.

Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry the chick in the oil until browned and crispy.  Dark meat 

takes longer than white meat.  It should take dark meat about 13-14 minutes; white 

meat takes about 8-10 minutes.

Comment:  Paula Deen Recipe