Fannie Daddies

Fannie Daddies
Main Ingredient: Clams Eggs

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: New England

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Fannie Daddies ingredients

  • 3 Eggs; separated
  • 2 t Oil
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Salt
  • 1 qt Clams, shucked & well draine
  • 1 c Milk
  • 2 c flour
  • 2 t Lemon juice
  • 1 Oil for frying

Cooking Fannie Daddies

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