Salmon Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 oz. can salmon, drained (reserve 2 Tbsp.)
1 egg
1/3 c. chopped onion
flavored bread crumbs
1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Combine salmon, egg and onion.
Stir in flour.
Stir baking powder into salmon liquid; add to salmon and onion mixture.
Form mixture into 6 patties.
Heat shortening in skillet and fry patties on each side until golden brown.