Baked Oyster Stuffed Bread Loaves

Ingredients

• small loaves or rolls of bread
• oysters
• oyster liquor
• bread crumbs
• chopped celery
• butter
• heavy cream

Method

1. 1 Cut a round piece from the top of each loaf and scoop out the soft crumb.
2. 2 Combine oyster liquor, bread crumbs, chopped celery, and a large piece of butter in a saucepan.
3. 3 Bring to a boil, then pour the hot liquor over the oysters to cook them.
4. 4 Fill the hollowed loaves with the oyster mixture and add a teaspoon of cream to each.
5. 5 Replace the crust tops and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for a few minutes until heated through.