2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. cornmeal
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. clam juice
1/2 pint minced clams
deep fat for frying

Mix together dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, clam juice, and clams. Heat oil to 375°F and drop batter by the tablespoons into fat. Fry until brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with chowder.