Clam Box Fried Clams, Ipswich Mass - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup whole milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
4 dozen freshly shucked clams
1/2 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
oil, for frying

Preparation

Combine evaporated and whole milk, egg, vanilla, salt, and pepper.
Soak clams in liquid for a few mins., then dredge in combination of cake flour and cornmeal, fluffing them in the flour mix for light, but thorough coverage.
Shake off excess flour.
Heat oil to 375*F.
Immediately drop the floured clams into the hot oil, and deep-fry for 1-2 mins., until golden brown.