Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

 "Nothing warms up a cool night like a plateful of old-time corn fritters! Dig in, these are delicious!"

 Ingredients 
 Original recipe makes 1 dozen fritters

•  3 cups oil for frying 
•  1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 
•  1 teaspoon baking powder
•  1/2 teaspoon salt 
•  1/4 teaspoon white sugar 
•  1 egg, lightly beaten 
•  1/2 cup milk 
•  1 tablespoon shortening, melted 
•  1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 

Directions

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). 
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening; stir into flour mixture. Mix in the corn kernels.
3. Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

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