Pineapple Fritters

1 cup flour, sifted
1 T sugar
1 t baking powder
¼ t salt
1 egg
½ cup milk
2 T melted Crisco
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Powdered sugar



Sift dry ingredients together. Combine egg and milk and stir into the dry mixture. Add melted shortening and pineapple. Drop by spoonfuls into Crisco heated to 365°F. Fry until golden brown 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with ham, meatloaf or other meat.