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Simple old-fashioned pumpkin fritter recipe
Pumpkin fritters are wholesome and delicious for breakfast or dessert.
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Try this yummy recipe for pumpkin fritters. It’s wholesome and delicious for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup Self Raising flour
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbles brown sugar
- Oil for frying
Cinnamon sugar coating
- 50g castor sugar
- 2tsp ground cinnamon
Method:
- Drain the cooked pumpkin well.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract and mix.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix to a soft but firm batter.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture into hot oil.
- Fry on one side until golden brown and turn to cook on the other side.
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.
- In small bowl, combine castor sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle over hot fritters before serving.
Tip: The cooked pumpkin should be drained well as too much moisture can make the batter too runny.