Oyster Fritters

oil for deep frying
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oysters, drained and chopped

Heat oil in a chicken fryer (iron skillet with high sides) until it maintains a steady 375�. Mix eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Stir oysters into this batter and drop by the spoonful into the hot fat. Brown on both sides. Drain.

Serves 4.