Clam Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all ingredients except shortening together.
2. 2
   Batter should be moist.
3. 3
   Heat Crisco in deep fryer or large electric frying pan. Be sure shortening is very hot, about 400°.
4. 4
   Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into hot shortening.
5. 5
   Cook about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Each clam cake should have room to turn over on its own when cooking.
7. 7
   Pan should be large enough to cook 6 to 10 clam cakes at one time. Remove cooked clam cakes from shortening and drain on paper towel. Yields 3 to 4 dozen cakes.