Cheese Fritters

Ingredients

• 1/2 pint water
• 4 ounces butter or margarine
• 5 ounces flour
• 4 eggs
• 4 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• salt
• cayenne pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the water and butter to a boil in a thick bottomed pan.Remove from heat.

2. 2

   Add the flour,beating it in with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Return to a gentle heat,and mix well,until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

4. 4

   Gradually add the eggs,beating well.Add the cheese and seasonings.

5. 5

   Using a spoon,scoop walnut sized pieces of mixture and place in hot fat (185 degrees)-or use two spoons and 'quenelle' them into cigar shapes,by transferring from one spoon to another.

6. 6

   Allow to cook for approx 10 mins.Drain and serve with an added sprinkling of parmesan.