Corn Fritters

• 1 1/4  cup  self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
• 1/4  cup  sugar
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1  cup  milk
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4  cup  (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Heat oil to 325 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour, sugar, and salt. In a small bowl, combine milk and eggs. Add milk mixture to cornmeal mixture, stirring well. Stir in butter and corn.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven, or use a deep fryer. Drop by tablespoons into hot oil. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 2 dozen

Recipes courtesy Paula Deen