Rocky Point Clam Fritters

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Rocky Point, RI
Amusement park and they had a great food hall with "the best" Clam Fritters, Clam Chowder, etc.ghgjf ever
I'm going to try this recipe myself. Putting it on here so I don't lose it.

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients:
• 2-1/2 Cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• Wet Ingredients:
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup clam liquor (juice ???)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 6 ounces chopped clams or quahogs (with juice)
• Other Ingredients Needed: 2 cups peanut oil (I'd use Crisco shortening melted down)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Stir together the dry ingredients and set aside
2. In a medium bowl mix egg, clam liquor and milk.
3. Stir in clams
4. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, stir well until mixture forms a sticky ball
5. Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot peanut oil.
6. Test the oil first by dropping a small amount in the oil, about the size of a dime. If it sizzles rapidly, then it's hot enough to fry the clam cakes.
7 Fry till brown.
8. Drain on paper towels.