Corn Fritters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
2 cups corn kernels, canned and drained
oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

Mix and sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Beat egg, melted shortening and milk together.
Add corn, and combine with dry ingredients, mixing well.
Drop by spoonfuls into hot deep oil, and fry 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Drain on absorbant paper.
Serve piping hot as vegetable, or serve as a luncheon dish, with maple syrup and crisp bacon.