This chicken fried steakalso known in some areas as country fried steakis breaded, fried, and then served with a creamy milk gravy. Top round steak is pounded to tenderize and then it's dipped in buttermilk and breaded with flour. These steaks are delicious with eggs, hash browns, and biscuits in the morning or with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables in the evening. The dish is popular in the southern states, and it is fried like southern fried chicken. The dish is also similar to the german dish wiener schnitzel, which is made with tenderized veal.