Eggplant Fritters

1 egg, beaten
2 tsp. baking powder
2 TBS. flour
1 medium eggplant ( about 1 cup mashed)
dash of salt
dash of pepper
1 tsp. butter, softened

Peel, slice and cook eggplant in salt water until tender. Drain well and mash (should be about 1 cup). Add beaten egg, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and butter. Blend well. Drop into deep hot fat in a frying pan (about 370 degrees). Fry until brown. Alternatively, you can make them into patties and fry them in just enough oil to keep them from sticking.