Fresh Celery Fritters


Submitted By: Marie Delffs

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs, well beaten
  • 11/2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Oil for frying

    • Instructions


    Combine the first six ingredients. Stir in eggs, celery, onion, and milk; mix well. Heat oil in fryer. Drop batter from a tablespoon into hot oil 1/4 inch deep. Fry until browned, turning to cook both sides. Add more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels.
    Note: These can be used as bread for a meal or as appetizers with a dip.