This section is from the book "The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book", by Fannie Merritt Farmer. Also available from Amazon: Original 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.
2 or 3 Young Rabbits
1 Egg
1 Cupful of Fine
Crumbs 4 Tablespoonfuls of Fat
1/4 Cupful of Flour 2 Teaspoonfuls of
Salt 1/4 Teaspoonful of
1 1/2 Cupfuls of Milk
CUT up the rabbits, roll each piece in crumbs, then in egg which has been beaten with two tablespoonfuls of cold water and then roll again in crumbs. Melt fat in frying pan and fry rabbit over a low fire until well browned, turning frequently. Remove rabbit to a hot platter and put in a warm place. Add flour, salt and pepper to fat in pan, stir until browned, remove from fire, add milk, return to fire and bring to boiling point, stirring constantly.
 
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