Elderberry Blossom Fritters

Submitted by Chef #940807

"On one of my many cookbook /recipe searches , I found a cookbook called Americana Cookery. I liked the name , but I loved some of the recipes in it even more. Thought I might place some of them here for safe keeping and to share"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 32 elderberry blossoms
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups cooking oil
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 32 elderberries, blossoms with stems

directions

1. Gather 32 elderberry blossoms with stems.
2. Wash Carefully.
3. Dry on towel.
4. Heat oil about 1 inch deep in skillet.
5. Sift dry ingredients together.
6. Beat egg and milk.
7. Add to flour mixture.
8. Dip Blossoms into batter.
9. Holding by stems.
10. Drop into hot oil.
11. Fry to golden brown.
12. Serve with maple syruo and sausages if desired.