Fried Pumpkin (Zucca fritta)

INGREDIENTS: (4 servings)
1 lb 5 oz Pumpkin
2 Eggs
3 1⁄2 oz Butter
2 oz White Flour

BreadcrumbsMilk

Salt

Remove the rind and seeds of the pumpkin and cut into medium slices.
Put the slices in a casserole dish and add salt to taste.
Cover with milk and cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and lightly salt.
Melt butter into a frying pan.

Flour the slices of pumpkin, dip the egg and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly each slice.

Fry until golden.
Place thepumpkins over kitchen paper and serve hot.