DIFFERENT CHICKEN AND BISCUITS

Steps:

• Chicken:.
• Heat oven to 425°F.
• In a paper bag, mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
• Place shortening and butter in a 13 x 9-inch oblong pan and set in oven to melt.
• Shake three-four pieces of chicken at a time in paper bag to coat thoroughly; reserve dredging mixture.
• Place chicken, skin side down, in a single layer in hot shortening/butter mixture.
• Bake for 45 minutes, then turn.
• Biscuits:.
• Meanwhile, make dough for biscuits. Sift together 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt.
• Add shortening and milk and cut in finely.
• Round up on a lightly floured cloth-covered board.
• Knead lightly (about 30 seconds).
• Roll or pat out to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut into biscuits.
• Assembly:.
• Drain peach halves and place a whole clove in each.
• After turning chicken, push to one end in pan.
• Place biscuits in a single layer on the other end of the pan.
• Place peach halves on chicken.
• Bake for another 15 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned and chicken is tender.
• To Make Gravy:.
• Remove chicken, peaches and biscuits to serving platter.
• Add 2 tbs. flour (reserved from dredging mixture) to pan drippings.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add about 1 1/2 cups milk and boil for one minute.