Clam Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can minced clams
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
dash of pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 egg
Crisco for deep frying

Preparation

Drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, paprika and pepper.
Stir in clams and onion. Combine clam juice and egg.
Add to flour mixture and stir until well blended.
Heat Crisco to 365\u00b0 in deep saucepan.
(Do not use basket.)
Drop level tablespoons of clam mixture into hot Crisco. Fry several at a time for 3 1/2 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce.