Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup FLOUR
• 1/2 tsp. SALT
• 8 tsp. BUTTER
• 3 EGGS, separated
• 2 cups canned minced CLAMS
• 1 tsp. finely minced PARSLEY
• 1 tsp. finely chopped CHIVES
• LEMON WEDGES
• PARSLEY SPRIGS
• 3/4 cup BEER.

Method

1. Place FLOUR and SALT in mixing bowl. Melt 4 Tbsp. BUTTER and add. Lightly beat the EGG yolks and mix well. Gradually add BEER and allow batter to stand in a warm place for 1 hour.
2. Add minced CLAMS, chopped PARSLEY, chopped CHIVES to the batter. Beat EGG whites stiff and fold into batter. Drop by the spoon-full in a hot buttered pan and brown lightly on both sides. Goes well as a side dish for Boston Clam Chowder. Makes approximately 36 2 1/2" Fritters.