Oyster And Biscuit Dumpling Soup

Ingredients

• 1 quart oysters in their own liquor
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon flour
• A little cold milk
• Light biscuit dough, rolled thin and cut into 1-inch squares

Method

1. 1 Scald oysters in their liquor, skim out, and set aside.
2. 2 Add boiling water, butter, salt, and pepper to the liquor.
3. 3 Thicken with flour rubbed smooth in cold milk; bring to a boil.
4. 4 Add dumplings, cover, and boil for 40 minutes.
5. 5 Add oysters, reheat, and serve immediately.