CORN FRITTERS

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/18040/corn-fritters/

CORN FRITTERS
These are very yummy!  Reminded me when I use to eat them at the Derricks growing up.  Make sure and wear an apron.  See recipe in blog folder for variations.

3 cups oil for frying
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg. lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 T shortening, melted
1 (12 oz) whole kernal corn, drained

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. 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.
3. Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.