Corn Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 or 4 ears fresh corn or 1 (8 3/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 beaten egg
1 c. milk
fat for frying

Preparation

Cut kernels off ears of corn to make 1 cup.
Stir together flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
Combine egg, milk, and corn.
Stir in dry ingredients; mix just until moistened.
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil to 375\u00b0 in skillet that is a least 3 inches deep. Drop batter by tablespoons into hot fat.
Fry until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, turning once.
Drain on paper toweling. Serve with warm maple syrup, if desired.
Makes 24 fritters.