Breaded Veal

1 # veal round steak, cut 1/2" thick
1 Tbs egg (either the white or the yolk)
1 Tbs water
2/3 c cracker crumbs or dry bread crumbs
2 Tbs lard
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbs butter
1/8 tsp paprika

Wipe the meat with a damp cloth, and cut into four pieces. Mix the egg, water, salt and paprika, and dip each piece of meat into the egg mixture. Roll in the crumbs and pat the crumbs into the meat. Place the lard in the frying pan, and when hot, add the meat. Brown well on one side, and then turn, allowing the other side to become the same even color. Lower the flame under the meat, and cook 30 mins, keeping the pan covered. When the meat has cooked 25 mins, add the butter to lend flavor to the lard.

Makes four portions.