Scalloped Oysters I

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2
   Butter a shallow baking dish.
3. 3
   Combine the bread crumbs and cracker crumbs, stir in the melted butter.
4. 4
   Place a thin layer of the crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. 5
   Layer half the oysters over the crumbs and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Pour 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over the top.
7. 7
   Repeat, layering remaining oysters in baking dish.
8. 8
   Season as before with salt and black pepper, if desired.
9. 9
   Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over oysters; then cover the top layer of oysters with the remaining crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 30 minutes.