1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. baking powder
12 soft shell crabs, cleaned
Fat or oil for frying

Mix together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. Dredge crabs in flour mixture to coat well. In large fry pan heat about 1/2 inch fat to 375 degrees. Add crabs and lower heat slightly. Cook crab until browned abut 5 minutes on each side.