*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                 Fritters

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fritters

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      C.            sifted flour
   1      Tsp.          salt
   1      Tsp.          baking powder
   2                    eggs
     1/4  C.            milk
   1      Tbsp.         melted shortening
                        shortening or oil for frying

Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Beat eggs with
milk and add melted shortening. Combine the 2 mixtures lightly. 
Drop from tablespoon into shallow shortening or oil heated
to 365 degrees. Fry until brown and cooked in center, 4 to 5 minutes.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Optionals: 1 1/2 cups whole cooked corn for corn
fritters; 1 cup apples for apple fritters; 1 cup cooked,
chopped shrimp for shrimp fritters.


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