Corn Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 1/4 c. corn meal
1 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 dash of pepper
1 dash of nutmeg

Preparation

Beat egg in a large bowl. Stir in milk, corn meal and 1 tablespoon of oil.
Add and beat in flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Drop tablespoons of the mixture into deep or shallow hot oil (375\u00b0).
Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.
Serve with a syrup, if desired.
Makes about 4 fritters per person.