Genuine Southern Fried Chicken

To serve 6
two 3 to 4 lb. chickens, cut into serving pieces
5 cups milk
3 or 4 eggs, beaten
salt
Tabasco sauce
flour
bread crumbs
oil or fat for deep frying

Soak the chicken pieces overnight in the milk, to which the eggs, some salt and a dollop of Tabasco have been added. Drain and dry the chicken pieces, roll them in a mixture of half flour and half bread crumbs, and fry them in deep fat until they are brown. Finish the cooking in a moderate oven, preheated to 350 degrees, for 10 to 15 minutes; but do not allow the chicken to dry out.

Serve the chicken with baked yams, broiled tomatoes and a tossed green salad.