Peach Fritters

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp. melted butter or vegetable oil
• 1-1/4 cups diced peaches sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon
• Granulated sugar in flat – sided bowl
• Oil for fryer or deep – frying pan

Preparation

Step 1

With a wire whip, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.

Whisk in eggs, milk, and butter. Fold in peaches. Heat oil in fryer or pan to 375°F. With long – handled ladle, ladle about 1/4 – 1/2 cup of batter into the hot oil.

The batter will sink at first and then rise. Cook for about 2 – 3 minutes, depending on size of the fritters. Remove the fritters from the oil with long – handled tongs.

Quickly drain on paper towels or newspaper. Place fritters in a bowl of sugar or sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Coat both sides. Place on serving plate. Serve warm.

“Sweet fried dough is the perfect way to use up the rest of those summer peaches.”

Note: You can substitute apples for peaches in this recipe.