A delicious recipe for a classic dish- one of our favorite and most requested recipes!

2 ¼ cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

¾ tsp EACH sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper

3 egg whites beaten

1 2/3 cups lowfat buttermilk, divided

4 buffalo or beef tenderized round steaks(cube steak)

Oil for frying

1 ½ cups lowfat, skim, or fat free milk

In a shallow bowl combine the cups flour, baking powder, and spices.  In another bowl, combine egg whites and 1 cup buttermilk.  Dip each steak in buttermilk mixture, then coat with flour mixture.  Let stand 5 minutes. Save seasoned flour mixture!

In a skillet, heat ½ inch of oil on medium heat to 350 degrees.  Fry steaks for 5 minutes.  Turn carefully; cook 5 minutes longer or until coating is crisp and meat is no longer pink.  Remove steaks and keep warm.

Drain oil from pan, reserving 1/3 cup drippings.  Stir  ¼ cup of the seasoned flour mixture into drippings until smooth.  Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.  Gradually whisk in milk and remaining buttermilk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve over steaks and some mashed potatoes.