Smothered Quail or Dove

Ingredients

• 6 quail (see note)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sherry wine
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Note: 12 doves can be substituted for the 6 quail.

2. 2

   Season the quail with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a heavy skillet and brown the quail.

4. 4

   Remove the quail to a baking dish.

5. 5

   Add flour to the butter in the skillet and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Slowly add the chicken broth, sherry, salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Mix well and pour over the quail.

8. 8

   Cover and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes - 1 hour or until the quail are done.

9. 9

   This is very good served over rice with some homemade biscuits.