TUNA CRUMPETS


TUNA CRUMPETS
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 ml dried thyme
2.5 ml salt
5 ml white sugar, optional
2 extra large eggs
250 ml plain low fat yogurt
1 cup buttermilk or full cream milk
2 heaped tablespoons mayonnaise
1 can solid tuna chunks in oil or water, well drained
250 ml grated cheddar cheese
black pepper to taste and cayenne pepper
oil for frying
Mix flour, baking powder, thyme, sugar and salt together.
Whisk eggs and milk together. Stir into flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
Stir in tuna, cheese and mayonnaise. (Tuna will flake).
Season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.
Heat a little oil over moderate heat.
Drop dessert spoons full of batter into oil.
Fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Taste and sprinkle with more cayenne pepper. Enjoy!
Photo and recipe posted by JENNY FITCHET










