Creamy Oyster Filling

Ingredients

• 1 dozen oysters
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 2 egg yolks
• Dash of cayenne
• Dash of mace

Method

1. 1 Scald oysters in their liquor, then drain and cut each oyster into four pieces.
2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and cook without browning.
3. 3 Stir in milk or cream and seasonings; cook until smooth.
4. 4 Remove from heat, cool slightly, then stir in beaten egg yolks.
5. 5 Return to heat and stir until thickened, then fold in the oyster pieces.