| Gourmet Oyster Loaf
1 Long loaf sourdough French
Butter
1 teaspoon of Garlic powder
2 Dozen oysters, fried
SAUCE
1/2 Stick of butter
3 tablespoons of flour
1 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1/4 teaspoon of mace
1 dash Hot sauce
1 dash Cayenne
1/3 cup of Sauterne wine
1/2 cup of chopped ripe olives |
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Cut a lengthwise slice from top of bread. Scoop out inside, leaving shell. Mix 1/4 cup butter with garlic powder and spread inside of shell and lid. Place fried oysters in shell. Make sauce by melting butter, then blend in flour. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until thick. Stir in seasonings. Add sauterne. Pour over oysters. Add olives. Place lid on shell. Wrap in damp cloth and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 300ºF. for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into 2 to 3 inch slices. Can be garnished with parsley. Yield: 1 loaf. From <Traditions: A Taste of the Good Life>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior League. Downloaded from Glens MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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