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    • Big Bucket in the Sky Fried Chicken

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    Meats Italian Poultry 1 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    3 c SELF RISING FLOUR
    2 ENVELOPES LIPTON CUP OF tomato SOUP POWDER OR NOR TOMATO WITH BASIL,
    1 tb PAPRIKA
    1 ts SALT
    2 pk GOOD SEASONS ITALIAN SEASONING
    1/4 lb BUTTER IN PAN

    INSTRUCTIONS

    MIX ABOVE INGREDIENTS. PUT IN PLASTIC BAG AND SHAKE. put in an oiled 10 by
13 baking dish.  brush butter over coated chicken pieces. bake at 375
degrees  FOR 20-40 MINUTES UNTIL JUICES RUN CLEAR. DDO NOT COOK TILL DRY..
SOURCE: PHIL DONAHUE SHOW
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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