Pismo Beach Fried Clams   

Ingredients
1 beaten egg yolk
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1 egg white, beaten stiff
24 clams, cleaned

Directions:

Combine beaten egg yolk and half the milk. Add butter. Add salt to flour, sift together and beat into egg-milk mixture until smooth. Add rest of milk, then fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Drain clams. Dip each clam in batter and fry in deep fat (375ºF) until golden brown, turning frequently. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with ketchup or cocktail sauce.