Fannie daddies

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 eaches Eggs, separated
2 tablespoons Oil
½ teaspoon Salt
1 quart Clams, shucked & well draine
1 cup Milk
2 cups Flour
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 x Oil for frying

Directions

In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick. Beat in milk, 2 T.

flour, salt, and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter. Add clams. Chill the mixture for 2 - 4 hours. In a heavy saucepan, pour in enough oil to measure 2 - 3 inches deep. Heat to 375f. Add the clams, several at a time, and fry until puffed and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce and thick slices of French bread. New England Sampler, Jan Siegrist

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