Clam Fritters

Place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Melt three tablespoons of the butter and add with the eggs to the bowl. Mix well. Gradually stir in the beer. Allow the batter to stand in a warm place, such as atop the stove, for one hour.

Open the clams, remove the meat, and chop finely. Reserve the clam liquor for use in chowder. Fold the minced clams and