New Orleans Oyster Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 doz. large oysters
• 1 loaf stale bread
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• Salt and pepper
• Kettle full of boiling fat

Method

1. 1

   Split the loaf lengthwise, toast the inner sides, butter generously and keep hot.

2. 2

   Drain oysters, salt and pepper, dip into beaten eggs, then into sifted cornmeal.

3. 3

   Fry in boiling fat until golden brown, then place between toasted and buttered bread halves.

4. 4

   Serve at once.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Atlanta women's club cook book (1921) by Atlanta woman's club, page 114. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

NEW ORLEANS OYSTER LOAF. 2 doz. large oysters. 1 loaf stale bread. 2 eggs. Salt and pepper. Corn meal. Kettle full of boiling fat

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