"Birds"

Salt and pepper birds.

Place in a roasting pan and lay bacon over them.

Partly cover with water.

Steam covered on top of the stove for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until tender.

Spread flour in a shallow pan and place in a 300° oven for about 1 hour or until browned, stirring occasionally.

Brown butter in a skillet.

When birds are tender, turn up the fire and add more water, if necessary, to have sufficient for gravy.

Sprinkle with 3 or 4 tablespoons of the browned flour, adding the remainder to water in the pan.

Pour hot butter over birds.

Place in a 400° oven 15 to 30 minutes.

Makes 3 to 4 portions.