Clam Fritters

Source: Honest-Food.net

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Servings: 8

Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup clam broth
• 1/4 cup beer (or chicken stock)
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 3/4 cup chopped clams
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 3/4 cups cake flour

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oil to 350 degrees F. 
• In a medium bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
• Then, in a separate bowl, combine all liquid ingredients (including clams) except the beer. After liquid ingredients are combined, add the beer and mix gently. 
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and stir until just combined.
• Drop the batter into the hot oil one heaping tablespoonful at a time. Fry until floating and golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels, then serve hot with clear clam chowder.