Deep Fried Clams

1 egg, separated
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1 pint raw Maine clams, shucked
oil for frying

Beat egg white until stiff. Add milk, salt, and melted butter to egg yolk and beat together. Add flour and stir. Fold into stiffly beaten egg white.

Drain clams and dip each into batter and fry in deep fat at 375F until golden.

Drain on paper towels.