Corn Fritters

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oil for frying
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon shortening, melted
  • 1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Directions

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.