Basic fritters

1 Sift flour into a bowl and add salt. In a separate bowl, beat milk and egg together. Make a well in the centre of the flour. Add liquid to flour and whisk.

2 Add chosen fritter ingredients (see Tip below) and mix well.

3 Spray a non-stick pan with oil and place over a medium heat. Place spoonfuls of fritter mix in the pan, up to 4 fritters at a time, making sure they are separated from each other.

4 Cook until they are firm, they slide around the pan easily, and small bubbles appear on the surface. Using a spatula, turn over each fritter — the underside should be golden brown. Cook for a further few minutes, spraying with a little extra oil if necessary.