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                             Corn Fritters

Recipe By     : Family Circle - 9/1/97
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Not Sent

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2  c             fine-ground yellow cornmeal
    1/2  c             all-purpose flour
  1 1/2  tsp           baking soda
    3/4  tsp           salt
    1/2  ts            black pepper
  1                    egg yolk -- lightly beaten
  4      lg ears       shucked fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
  2      tbsp          butter -- melted
    1/2  tsp           grated nutmeg -- optional
    1/2  c             buttermilk
    1/2  c             vegetable oil -- for frying

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Make a well in center; add yolk, corn kernels, melted butter, nutmeg, if
using, and buttermilk.  Stir wet ingredients into dry to moisten.

Heat about 1/4 cup vegetable oil in large heavy skillet.  Spoon dollops
of dough into skillet; press with spatula to flatten.  Fry until golden
brown on both sides, 1-2 minutes each side, using remaining oil as
needed.  Remove to paper toweling to drain.  Serve warm.

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NOTES : Variation:  For savory fritters to serve with meats, omit
nutmeg.  Add few drops hot-pepper sauce and 1 finely chopped green onion
or white onion.