Cauliflower Fritters

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Cauliflower Fritters

Yield 6-8

Author Ruth Berolzheimer (ed.)

These fritters are an excellent way to enjoy cauliflower or to use leftover cauliflower. They are simple to make and are most delicious when piping hot.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash mace [or nutmeg]
• 1 cup chopped cooked cauliflower
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Fat for frying (about 1/4 cup)

Instructions

1. Sift dry ingredients together and add cauliflower.
2. Combine egg, milk and butter; add to flour mixture and stir until smooth.
3. Drop by tablespoons into hot deep fat (365°F/185°C).
4. Cook 3-5 minutes or until browned [turn once].
5. Drain on absorbent paper.

References

Berolzheimer, Ruth, editor. 250 Ways to Serve Fresh Vegetables. Chicago, IL: Consolidated Book Publishers, Inc. Published for Culinary Arts Institute, 1940.