Beaten Fried Drop Cakes

Name: Beaten Fried Drop Cakes
Ingredients: 1 cup Flour; 0.25 cup Sugar; 1 Egg; 0.5 cup Milk; 2 tablespoons Butter, melted; 2 cups Oil, for frying (Vegetable or canola oil)

These are small, sweet cakes that are fried until golden brown. The recipe follows the method for Fried Drop Cakes.

Ingredients

1 cup Flour
0.25 cup Sugar
1 Egg
0.5 cup Milk
2 tablespoons Butter, melted
2 cups Oil, for frying (Vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions

1In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
2In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
3Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
4Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pot.
5Remove the fried cakes with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm.