
Pumpkin Fritters
| 1 | cup | cooked pumpkin |
| 1 | cup | sifted flour |
| 1 | | egg, beaten |
| 1/2 | cup | milk |
| 1/2 | tsp | salt |
| 1 | tsp | baking powder |
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| | Oil or shortening for deep-frying |
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| Makes enough for 6 to 8 servings, |
| or 5 to 6 as a main dish |
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Combine all ingredients except oil. Beat until very smooth. Place oil in deep heavy skillet (or electric skillet) to depth of 1 inch. Heat to 370°F (until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds). Drop small blobs of mixture into the hot oil. Do not crowd pan. Fry until golden on each side. Remove from oil onto paper towels then serve, with syrup if desired.
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