Fried Oysters

1 Doz. large oysters

seasoned flour

beaten egg

soft bread crumbs

frying fat

tartar sauce

Pick over the oysters carefully, pat dry in a softcloth, then roll in seasoned flour (flour to which a littlesalt and pepper have been added). Dip in beaten egg, then incrumbs. This dipping may be repeated a second time if desiredand all loose crumbs should be shaken off. Fry golden brown indeep hot fat (375 degrees) using a frying basket and frying not morethan 4 oysters at a time. Drain on soft crumpled paper toweling andserve with tartar sauce.

Serves four.For Philadelphia Fried Oysters:Dip first into mayonnaise, then into crumbs after which dip them inbeaten egg and crumbs and fry them in hot deep fat.