Amish Style Tomato Fritters
Fritters are a great accompaniment to any dinner or feast. Amish Style Tomato Fritters is a garden fresh treat made with seasonal tomatoes or canned tomatoes so you can enjoy them year round. Fried until they are golden brown it may be one of the best Amish recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (28-ounces) tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and basil.
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Cut tomatoes in 1/2-inch pieces and drain. Add them, along with onion, parsley and Worcestershire sauce to flour mixture, but do not mix.
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In small bowl beat eggs and add to flour-tomato mixture. Blend lightly with fork.
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Heat 1/4 inch of oil in skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoon, patting down with back of spoon.
- Fry until golden brown on one side, then turn and fry other side. Keep fritters warm until serving time.