Chicken-Fried Steak
MAKES 4 SERVINGS (photo on page 56)
2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1¾ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
4 (4-ounce) cube steaks
38 saltine crackers (1 sleeve), crushed
2½ cups plus 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
½ teaspoon baking powder
4 cups whole milk, divided
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Garnish: ground black pepper
1. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper all over steaks.
In a medium bowl, combine crushed crackers, 1½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk and eggs. In another shallow bowl, place
