Delectable Carrot Fritters recipe

40 servings

2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk

6 tablespoons shallots, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons baking powder

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

6 cups grated carrots

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 cup bearnaise sauce

In a large bowl, combine flour, milk, shallots, parsley, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme.

Gently fold in the carrots; be careful not to overmix.

Cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fat fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Lower the batter by heaping tablespoonful into the hot oil.

Do not crowd the fritters, fry only a few at a time.

Fry until fritters are golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.

Serve immediately with Bearnaise sauce.