SOUR CHERRY FRITTERS

1 cup flour, sifted

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

2 tblsp. sugar

2 eggs, separated

3 tblsp. water

1 cup pitted sour cherries

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine the beaten egg yolks with water and mix until smooth. Fold in the stiffly-beaten egg whites and add the cherries. Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat (360-f) and cook 2 to 5 minutes or until browned. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with powdered sugar or fruit sauce. Other fruits or berries may be used.