Clams Mariniere

Ingredients

 * 72 small clams
 * 1 cup white wine
 * 1 large onion
 * 1 tsp dried thyme
 * 1 whole bay leaf
 * 1 tbsp fresh parsley
 * 1 tbsp butter
 * fresh ground black pepper

Directions
Choose small clams. Scrub the clams well and place in a large kettle with remaining ingredients. Place over medium-high heat and steam until the clams open. Discard any clams that do not open. Serve clams in shallow bowls with sauce over them.