BEST EVER CRAB CAKES

1 lb. of crab meat
1 cup of medium fine bread crumbs
2 beaten eggs
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1/4 Tsp. dry thyme
1/4 Tsp. salt and pepper (or a dash of cayenne)
cracker meal
lard

Blend together 1 lb. of crab meat, 1. cup of medium fine bread crumbs, 2 beaten eggs, 1 Tbsp, dry mustard, 1/4 Tsp. each of dry thyme, salt and pepper, or use a dash of cayenne. Form into small cakes keeping the edges straight, not ragged. Dip into egg beaten with a little water, then into cracker meal and fry in deep, hot lard.