QUAIL ON TOAST

Ingredients:
Quail - 4 (split)
Flour  - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Pepper - 1/8 tsp
Butter - 4 tbsp
Boiling water - 1 cup
Half and half cream - 1 pint
Sherry - 1/3 cup
Buttered toast

Method:

• Split dressed quail. Roll each piece in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
• Brown in butter on all sides.
• Pour boiling water over; cover.
• Let simmer until tender (15 to 20 minutes); remove cover.
• Add cream and sherry; simmer 10 minutes.
• Place birds on pieces of buttered roast.
• Taste sauce for seasoning; pour over quail.