BASIC FRITTER BATTER

4oz of Whole-wheat or white self raising flour
1/2 level teaspoon of salt
Black Pepper
1 Large Egg
1/4 pint of milk
A little lard for frying.

1. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a bowl, make a well in the centre and drop in the egg.
2. Gradually stir in half the milk using a wooden spoon. Mix well and beat until smooth, adding the rest of the milk. If using whole-wheat flour add 1 extra tablespoon of milk.

The Fillings.
Bacon: Cut 8 oz of bacon into strips and fry until crisp.
Cheese: Grate 6 oz of Cheddar cheese
Tuna and Parsley: Flake 7 oz tinned tuna and mix into it 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley.
Sweet corn: Drain a 7 oz tin of sweet corn.
Salami: Finely chop 4oz or more
Cold chicken with mushrooms: Chop 2 oz of mushrooms fry for two minutes in 1/2 oz of butter or margarine. Mix with 4 oz or more finely chopped cooked chicken.

The Fritters

Stir the filling of your choice into the batter or divide the batter and make a variety of fritters. Heat a little lard in a frying pan. Add tablespoons of mixture and fry until golden brown on both sides.

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