Hangtown fry

Ingredients:

1 dozen oysters
Flour
9 eggs
Fine cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter

Preparation:

Drain oysters on paper towels.
Dip into flour seasoned with salt and pepper, then in 1 well-beaten egg, then into cracker crumbs.
Fry in heated butter for a few minutes or until nicely browned on both sides.
Beat remaining 8 eggs with salt and pepper.
Pour over oysters and cook until firm on the bottom.
Turn with a large spatula and cook the second side a minute or two longer.