Corn Fritters

Directions

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   Beat the egg, milk and sugar together.
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   Sift the dry ingredients and add to the egg mixture.
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   (If using sifted flour, you can just mix the dry ingredients together well and still get excellent results).
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   Add the melted butter or margarine (or oil) and beat or stir briskly by hand until well blended.
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   Stir or fold in the corn until evenly distributed.
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   Drop by tablespoons into hot deep fat (375 degrees) and cook until golden brown.
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   Drain on paper towels.
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   Place on plates and dust with confectioner's sugar if desired. These are best if served with maple syrup.
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   Notes: I usually try one first.
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    If I find the oil is bubbling through the fritter, which would make it too greasy, I'll add a little more flour to the batter to prevent that.
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    Also, as a shortcut, instead of deep frying, I usually pour 2 or 3 inches of oil into a large saucepan or electric frying pan and fry that way.
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    When one side is brown, I just turn and brown the other side.