Well-Seasoned Cookbook

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Basic Fritters

From the Jungle Camp Cookbook

Ingredients:

Oil for deep frying

2 eggs, beaten

2/3 cup milk

1 Tbsp. oil or melted shortening

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. sugar (for sweet fritters only)

Fruit, vegetables, or cut pieces of cooked meat.

Directions:

Combine eggs, milk and oil together in a medium bowl. Mix in flour, salt and sugar.

Add choice of fruit, vegetables or meat to the batter and brown in hot deep fat fryer at 375 degrees.

Drain excess oil and serve with syrup or gravy. Can sprinkle fruit fritters with sugar and cinnamon if desired.