Escaloped Oysters.
1-1/2 solid pints of oysters.
2 generous tablespoonfuls of butter.
1-1/2 gills of cracker crumbs.
1 teaspoonful of salt.
1/4 teaspoonful of pepper.
Put half the oysters in a dish that will hold about one quart. Sprinkle over them half the salt and pepper and half a tablespoonful of butter, broken in bits. Spread half the cracker crumbs over this. Now put in the remainder of the oysters, salt, pepper, and half a tablespoonful of the butter. Spread the remainder of the cracker crumbs over this, and then dot with the remaining tablespoonful of butter. Pour the liquor on the cracker crumbs, and bake in a hot oven for half an hour.