Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 firm green tomatoes
1 egg
1/3 c. milk
dash of hot pepper sauce
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
4 to 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Preparation

Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices.
Beat egg, milk and hot pepper sauce in a shallow bowl.
Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper in a pan.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dip tomato slices in the mild mixture, shaking off any excess, then lightly coat with crumbs.
Fry a few slices at a time until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
Fry remaining tomato slices, adding more butter to skillet as needed. Drain on paper towel.