Clam Fritters

Description
Purchased from the McNew estate in Pasadena, Texas in 1987. Dated 1957. I haven’t tried this but my sister has and says it is magnificent.

Ingredients

 * 1-pint clams
 * 1-tablespoon baking powder
 * 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1-cup milk
 * 1-tablespoon butter
 * 1 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
 * 1-teaspoon parsley, chopped
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 2 teaspoons Onion, grated

Directions

 * 1) Drain clams and chop.
 * 2) Combine dry ingredients.
 * 3) Combine eggs, milk, Onion, butter, and clams.
 * 4) Combine with dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
 * 5) Drop batter by using teaspoonfuls into hot shortening at 350 and fry for 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
 * 6) Drain on absorbent paper.

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