Corn Fritters

* Exported from MasterCook *

Corn Fritters

Recipe By : Family Circle - 9/1/97
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c fine-ground yellow cornmeal
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 ts black pepper
1 egg yolk -- lightly beaten
4 lg ears shucked fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
2 tbsp butter -- melted
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg -- optional
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c vegetable oil -- for frying

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Make a well in center; add yolk, corn kernels, melted butter, nutmeg, if
using, and buttermilk. Stir wet ingredients into dry to moisten.

Heat about 1/4 cup vegetable oil in large heavy skillet. Spoon dollops
of dough into skillet; press with spatula to flatten. Fry until golden
brown on both sides, 1-2 minutes each side, using remaining oil as
needed. Remove to paper toweling to drain. Serve warm.

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NOTES : Variation: For savory fritters to serve with meats, omit
nutmeg. Add few drops hot-pepper sauce and 1 finely chopped green onion
or white onion.