Oyster Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 24 oysters
• oil or fat, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Sift dry ingredients together.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.

3. 3

   Beat egg yolks until thickened, add milk and dry ingredients; beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Fold in egg whites.

5. 5

   Drain oysters well and drop into batter; take up in a tablespoon with all the batter the spoon will hold and drop into deep fat preheated to 360°F.

6. 6

   Fry until golden brown and drain on absorbent paper.