Maw's Corn Fritters

This recipe uses cream style corn, which I like as the corn flavor is more pronounced. I think it came from the Old Copper Kettle Cookbook. I usually eat them plain, but also good with butter or syrup.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 15 fritters

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups  presifted all-purpose flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  tablespoon  melted butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups  creamed corn

Directions

1. Blend flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne.
2. Blend slightly beaten eggs and butter.
3. Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients and beat with fork until smooth.
4. Stir in corn.
5. Drop by spoonfuls into preheated deep fat at 375°F
6. Fry 4 to 5 minutes.