Key Ingredients: America by Food is a Smithsonian exhibition exploring the connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare, and present at the table. The Georgia tour of Key Ingredients is a project of the Georgia Humanities Council. The tour stops at 12 locations. Find a location near you! Featured Recipe

Smith House Famous Fried Chicken
Most of the recipes from the Smith House in Dahlonega came from Mrs. Smith, who bought the building for the restaurant in 1922.

1 fryer, cut in to serving pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
Buttermilk
Self-rising flour
Cooking oil or shortening

Salt and pepper the chicken pieces, dip in buttermilk and roll in flour. Fry in deep fat at 300 degrees until chicken is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Turn only once.

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