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Lobster Puffs

Lobster Puffs

1/2 lb. lobster meat, chopped (one 1 1/2 lb. lobster) 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt several dashes of cayenne pepper 3 tsp. baking powder 1 egg, beaten well 1 cup milk 2 cups peanut oil (for frying)

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. In another bowl, blend together the egg and milk; stir in lobster meat. Add this to the flour mixture and mix well. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet until hot, but not smoking, or in an electric fryer set at 365°. Drop the lobster mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all are done. Serve piping hot as an appetizer or as a first course with tartar sauce.