Recipe for Oyster Fritters

Oyster Fritters

Ingredients

.....1 cup flour
.....1/2 teaspoon salt
.....1 tablespoon melted butter
.....1 egg, lightly beaten
.....1/2 cup beer
.....1 egg white
.....Vegetable shortening
.....24 oysters
.....Lemon wedges

Preparation

Sift 1/2 cup flour and salt into mixing bowl; stir in butter and egg, using wooden spoon. Add beer gradually; mix until batter is almost smooth. Do not overmix. Let batter rest at room temperature for about 1 hour. Beat egg white until stiff; fold into batter gently, blending well.

Heat shortening in deep fat fryer to 375 degrees. Dip oysters into remaining flour; shake off excess flour. Dip into batter; let excess batter drain off. Fry oysters, five or six at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve with lemon wedges.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings