Fritter Batter

Name: Fritter Batter
Ingredients: 1 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. milk; salt; 1 egg; oil; 2 1/4 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. solid vegetable shortening; about 3/4 c. warm water; fat or oil for frying

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. milk
salt
1 egg
oil
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. solid vegetable shortening
about 3/4 c. warm water
fat or oil for frying

Directions

1

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
2

Cut in 1 tablespoon of shortening.
3

Melt and cool remaining 2 tablespoons of shortening and set aside.
4

Add just enough water to flour mixture so dough holds together and can be handled easily.
5

Knead on a lightly floured board until smooth (30 seconds), adding only enough flour to work dough.