Clam Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with 1/2 cup broth/juice reserved
• 1 large egg, at room temp
• 3/4 cup milk, at room temp
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• pepper
• Old Bay Seasoning (see recipe 15562)
• vegetable oil (for cooking)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Mix well.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.

4. 4

   In a deep pot heat 3 inch of oil to 375 degrees.

5. 5

   Drop batter in by the teaspoonfull.

6. 6

   Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Drain and serve hot.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with pepper and Old Bay Seasoning.