Caribbean Pumpkin Fritters (caribbean)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
• oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 sift together the flour, baking powder and the salt. beat the eggs until fluffy.
• 2 add the beaten eggs, hot pepper, melted margarine then the milk to dry ingredients and beat with a fork till smooth.
• 3 stir in crushed pumpkin,(batter should be of a dropping consistency) add more milk if desired.
• 4 drop by spoonfuls into preheated oil at 375 degrees f. fry 4 to 5 minutes or until evenly browned. serve hot.