Clam Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 clams
1 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
dash of nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. milk
2 tsp. melted butter
oil for deep fat frying
lemon wedges

Preparation

Wash and open clams.
Drain clams and reserve 1/3 cup liquid. Split clams and discard dark stomach contents.
Put clams through food chopper; set aside.
Add baking powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg to flour and sift again.
Add clam liquor, beaten eggs and milk and beat until smooth.
Fold in melted butter and chopped clams.
Drop by tablespoons into deep fat heated to 375\u00b0.
Fry until brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.