Fresh Corn Fritters

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

With sharp knife, make cuts down center of corn kernels. Scrap cobs; measure 1 cup corn. Drain cut or canned corn, reserving liquid. Add enough milk to corn liquid to measure 1 cup. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, milk mixture and corn; add to dry ingredients. Mix just until moistened. Carefully drop batter by tablespoons into 2 or 3 tablespoons fat. Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. (Or cook 3 1/2 to 4 minutes in 1 1/2 inches hot fat, 365 degrees, turning once.) Drain on paper toweling.
Makes 24 fritters

Sandie in OR
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