Recipe of the day

Irish apple fritters:



Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 oz Flour
5 fl Water
1/4 t Salt
2 Eggs (separated)
1 T Melted butter
2 Large cooking apples
4 oz Sugar
Lemon juice
Oil for deep frying

Make batter at least an hour before required, using following method.
Sift together flour and salt. Make a well in the center. Add the cooled
melted butter and some of the water and egg yolks. Work in the flour and
beat until smooth. Add remaining water. Leave to stand. Just before
using, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into batter mix.
Peel, core and slice apples (slices about 1/4-1/2 inch thick). Dip into
batter and deep fry in very hot oil (175-180C) until golden. Drain and
serve dredged with sugar and sprinkled with lemon juice.