Pineapple Fritters

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            FOOD FUNNY
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At least a hundred readers have sent me the following food funny, but
George in Poughkeepsie was the first.

How come when you mix water and flour together you get glue, and then
you add eggs and sugar and you get cake? Where did the glue go?

You know very well where it went. That's what makes the cake stick to
your derriere!

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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These quick and easy fritters are great with a slice of ham or all by
themselves.

Pineapple Fritters

1/2 cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour
2 Tbs (30 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla extract
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced, or canned
pineapple rings, drained and patted dry
1 Tbs (15 ml) butter
Powdered (confectioner's) sugar for garnish

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Combine the egg, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl and stir quickly
into the flour mixture to make a batter - do not over mix. Dip the
pineapple slices in the batter and fry in the butter in a large
skillet over moderate heat until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3
minutes per side. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Wed Mar 24 10:18:56 2004