Clam Fritters

From Denton, MD Women's Club "The Chesapeake Collection" cookbook. These fry up light and airy - very good when longing for the beach!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3⁄4 cup  clam juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup minced clams

Directions

1. Beat together egg, milk and clam juice.
2. Sift together flour, baking soad, cream of tartar, slat and baking powder.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well.
4. Fold in clams.
5. Drop by spoonfuls into 400 degree oil and fry until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.