Cheese Fritters

Eat these wonderful crunchy cheese fritters as soon as possible after they are cooked.

Yield 6 servings
Time 20-30 minutes
Tools
  • large, deep frying pan
  • sifter
  • two bowls
  • electric hand mixer
  • spoon
  • tongs
  • paper towels
Ingredients
  • 2-3 c oil (safe for high heat)
  • 1¼ c flour
  • ¼ t salt
  • 2 t baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 c milk
  • ¾ c cheddar cheese, grated
Directions Pour oil into pan over medium-high heat.

Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. In the other bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, add cheese, and beat for 3 minutes, until smooth.

When the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of fritter mixture and fry until brown. Place cooked fritters on paper towels to soak up excess oil, then serve hot.

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