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Clam Cakes (Nana’s Recipe)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 8oz can minced or chopped clams (drain liquid and use as below)
  • 1-1/4 cup liquid (add milk to your clam juice to make up full amount)

Instructions

  • Mix dry ingredients in bowl
  • Add wet ingredients and mix thoroughly to remove lumps
  • Add clams
  • Add pepper to taste (optional)
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls into hot oil (360-370 F) and fry until golden brown
  • HINT: If you keep them on the small side they will cook through more quickly
  • Serve with clam chowder