Apple Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c. milk
2 large apples, pared and sliced in eighths

Preparation

Sift first 4 ingredients into mixing bowl.
Add egg, milk and shortening.
Beat until smooth.
Dip apples in batter and fry in deep hot shortening about 4 minutes or until brown.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve with maple syrup or a sprinkle of confectioners sugar.
Makes 6 servings.