Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking

by Unknown

SOUR CHERRY FRITTERS

• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 tblsp. sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 3 tblsp. water
• 1 cup pitted sour cherries

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine the beaten egg yolks with water and mix until smooth. Fold in the stiffly-beaten egg whites and add the cherries. Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat (360-f) and cook 2 to 5 minutes or until browned. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with powdered sugar or fruit sauce. Other fruits or berries may be used.