Peanut Butter Fritters

By TheresaJ

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Peanut oil, for frying
• Whipped cream and raspberry jam, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 200°. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Lightly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; the batter will be fairly thick.

2.Pour enough oil into a small, deep saucepan to reach a depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat over medium-high heat until the oil registers 310° on a deep-fry or candy thermometer.

3.Working in 3 or 4 batches, drop the batter by rounded teaspoons into the hot oil and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.

4.Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to paper towels to drain. Keep the fritters in the oven as you continue frying. Serve hot with the whipped cream and jam.