Buttermilk Berry Fritters ala ~DKBB~

Buttermilk Berry Fritters ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe from www.tasteofhome.com)

1 cup flour

¼ cup sugar

1½ tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp. salt

1 egg, slightly beaten

½ cup buttermilk

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

½ tsp. vanilla

1 cup dried cranberries

Oil for deep-fat frying

Confectioners’ sugar

• Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Combine egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened; fold in dried cranberries.
• In electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F; drop batter by tablespoonful, a few at a time, into hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Drain on paper towel-covered baking racks
• Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Yield about 1¼ dozen.