Makes 6 fritters

 

200g/8oz plain unbleached flour

2tsp baking powder

2tsp salt

1tsp black pepper

2 free range eggs

280ml/½pt milk

2 tbsp melted butter

1 onion

2 handfuls grated cheese

oil for frying

 

 

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

Beat the eggs with the milk and melted butter.

Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients.

Add the grated cheese and stir.

Chop the onion into small pieces and fry until brown and soft.

Add to the mixture.

Fry in oil until browned on both sides and cut to shape if required.