Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Fritters

(by Dorette E. Snover) 

2 c. flour

1 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

1/4 c. sugar

3 c. chopped apples

2 eggs

1 c. plus 1 t. milk

powdered sugar

Carefully fill a deep fat fryer with peanut oil and heat to 375 F.

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and apples.

Combine eggs and milk, then stir into dry ingredients.

Using a # 10 ice cream scoop or a large spoon, slip scoops of batter into hot fat.

Fry until a deep golden brown.

Test by breaking in half to check the doneness.

Dust with powdered sugar.

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