Sweet Potato Fritters

Name: Sweet Potato Fritters
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2/3 cup milk; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups shredded uncooked sweet potatoes; vegetable oil; maple syrup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Southern Living. I rarely make these due to my aversion for deep frying, but when I do, they disappear instantly."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 3 dozen

ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
²⁄₃ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded uncooked sweet potatoes
vegetable oil
maple syrup

directions

In a bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder.
Add milk, eggs, and butter; stir until smooth.
Add bacon and sweet potato; stir to combine.
Heat 3-4 inches of oil to 375° in a Dutch oven.
Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil (cook only a few at a time). Fry 2 minutes or until fritters are golden brown, turning once.
Drain well on paper towels.
Serve warm with maple syrup.