This section is from the book "Philadelphia Cook Book: A Manual Of Home Economies", by Sarah Tyson Heston Rorer. Also available from Amazon: Philadelphia Cook Book.
Scallops are always sold by measure, and only the muscular part of the fish is fit to use.
Cover the scallops with boiling water and let them stand three minutes; drain, and dry them with a towel; season with salt and pepper, dip first in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs," and fry in boiling fat or oil.
1 pint of scallops
1 tablespoonful of butter
1 pint of milk
1 tablespoonful of flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Wash the scallops in cold water, then drain them. Put the milk on to boil. Rub the butter and flour together and add to the milk when boiling; add the scallops, stir, and cook five minutes; add salt and pepper, and serve.
 
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