MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

RECIPE

In a large mixing bowl, break bread into small pieces (or, place in food processor to make crumbs).
Moisten bread with milk a little at a time, just enough to make it moist.
Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire, parsley, baking soda, Old Bay, and egg. Mix well to combine.
In a small bowl, go through crab meat to remove any shells or cartilage.
Gently fold crab meat into mayonnaise mixture being careful not to break up the large lumps of crab meat.
Using a ⅓ dry measuring cup, scoop out crab mixture and form patties – should make 8 cakes but if made large will make only 4.
Place on plate or baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment.
Place in freezer for about 15 minutes to get rid of any extra moisture.
While cakes are chilling, preheat broiler to high and put rack in middle of oven.*
Place cakes on baking sheet and broil until light brown on one side, turn gently. Broil the other side until cakes are light brown and feel a little firm. Enjoy!
*You can also spray a large nonstick sauté pan with butter flavored cooking spray and cook slowly over medium-high heat until cakes are golden and feel a little firm.