Corn Fritters

Name: Corn Fritters
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or bacon fat; Honey or syrup, optional

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or bacon fat
Honey or syrup, optional

Directions

1

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
2

Stir in eggs and milk just until flour mixture has all been moistened.
3

Mixture should be lumpy.
4

Fold in corn.
5

Melt 1 teaspoon shortening in a large skillet over medium heat.
6

Drop corn batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet and fry until brown on both sides and centers feel firm when gently pressed, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7

Remove to platter and keep warm.
8

Repeat until all batter has been used, adding shortening as needed.
9

Serve with honey or syrup, if desired.