SWEET CARROT FRITTERS

Sweet Carrot Fritters image

Provided by Becca- B

Categories Breads

Time 25m

Yield 20 large fritters

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar or 1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups shredded carrots
oil or shortening (for deep frying)
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a large bowl beat the eggs.
Add the sugar, followed by the milk and vanilla.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture.
Stir in the carrots.
Heat oil over medium / high heat until hot.
Drop the batter by heaping spoonfuls, turning the fritter to brown on all sides.
Drain on paper towel then dust with the confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 218.5, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.2