Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Beat eggs with milk and add melted shortening. Combine the 2 mixtures lightly. Drop from tablespoon into shallow shortening or oil heated to 365 degrees. Fry until brown and cooked in center, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper.

Optionals: 1.5 cups whole cooked corn for corn fritters1 cup apples for apple fritters1 cup cooked, chopped shrimp for shrimp fritters