The Twentieth Century Home Cook Book

Practical recipes and household wisdom from 1906 — when the icebox was high technology and dinner had nine courses.

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Fried Oysters (Select large freshly shelled)

OYSTER BROILER.
OYSTER BROILER.

Select large, freshly shelled oysters, dry them in a towel, dip into egg that has been slightly whisked, and then roll in bread-crumbs or powdered cracker. Let them dry, and cook in boiling lard until a light brown; or they may be fried in a little butter by turning.

IMPROVED FRYING-PAN-HANDLE ALWAYS OVAL.
IMPROVED FRYING-PAN-HANDLE ALWAYS OVAL.
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