Fresh Corn Fritters

How to make Fresh Corn Fritters Recipe - Although the fritters can be made with frozen or canned corn, there is nothing quite like the fresh flavor of corn straight from the field! To keep hot and crispy, place fritters on a baking sheet and hold in a warm (300F,150C) oven until ready to serve, no more than 30 minutes.

Makes about 30 fritters

Ingredients:
6 ears fresh corn, husked, or 2-1/2 cups whole-kernel corn, frozen or canned, drained
3 eggs, well-beaten
About 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Dash of salt (optional)
Hot fat, preferably half oil, half butter

Method:
With a sharp knife, slit each row of corn lengthwise through the center. Slice corn off cob in thin slices into a medium-sized bowl.

Blend well-beaten eggs with corn. Fold in enough flour to make a batter that is still fluffy but with a consistency that will hold together when dropped into hot fat.

Add salt, if desired. In a large heavy skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat fat to about 375F (190C) or until a 1-inch cube of bread turns golden brown in 50 seconds.

Drop batter by spoonfuls into fat and fry until golden on both sides, about 1-1/2 minutes in all. Remove and drain. Serve hot.