Fricasseed Rabbit
["2 rabbits (2 lb. each)", "1/4 c. butter", "1/4 c. shortening", "2 eggs, beaten", "water", "1/2 c. finely ground soda cracker crumbs", "2 medium onions, halved", "dumplings"]
["Preheat", "oven", "to", "350\u00b0.", "Wash rabbits thoroughly.", "Pat dry. Cut", "into pieces, discarding bony rib section.", "In Dutch oven, melt", "butter", "and shortening over medium-high heat.", "Mix beaten eggs with 1 tablespoon water.", "Dip rabbit in egg.", "Roll in cracker crumbs.", "Brown rabbit, turning until all sides are evenly browned.", "Add", "water to cover and onions.", "Cover.", "Bake about 2 hours or until tender.", "Remove onions.", "Add dumplings. Cook for 20 minutes."]
["rabbits", "butter", "shortening", "eggs", "water", "ground soda cracker crumbs", "onions", "dumplings"]