Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. shelled oysters
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. cold water
1 qt. scalded milk
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Clean oysters, reserving liquid.
Heat butter.
Add oysters and liquid and water.
Simmer gently until edges of oysters begin to curl.
Add scalded milk, seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Garnish each serving with dash of paprika.
If richer stew is desired, substitute 1/2 cup cream for 1/2 cup milk.