1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2-3 lb. frying chicken, cut up

Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika in a paper bag. Put shortening in an oblong pan, 13"x9"x2" and set in preheated oven at 425 degrees to melt. Shake 3 to 4 pieces of chicken at a time in the paper bag to coat thoroughly. Place chicken skin side down in a single layer in the pan of melted shortening. Bake for 30 minutes then turn so skin side is up. Return to oven and bake an additional 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.