Scalloped Clam Recipe
Buy 12 big soft clams in the shell and three dozen
opened clams. Ask the seller to open the first dozen, care being
used not to injure the shells, which are to be used in cooking the
clams. Clean the shells well, and put two soft clams on each ½
shell; add to each a touch of white pepper, and ½ a teaspoonful
of minced celery. Cut a slice of fat bacon into the smallest dice,
add four of these to each shell, strew over the top a thin layer
of cracker dust; place a piece of table butter on top, and bake
in the oven until brown. Scalloped clams are delightful when properly cooked. |