Sour Cherry Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 cup pitted sour cherries
• oil for frying
• powdered sugar for serving

Method

1. 1 Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2 Beat the egg yolks with water until smooth, then fold in the dry ingredients.
3. 3 Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites and the pitted sour cherries.
4. 4 Heat oil to 360°F in a deep skillet or fryer.
5. 5 Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 5 minutes until browned.
6. 6 Drain on paper towels and serve with powdered sugar or fruit sauce.