Deep-Fried Masa Turnovers with Cheese Dough1 pound fresh masa or 1 3/4 cups Masa Harina?    mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening1/4 cup flour *Generous 1/2 teaspoon salt1 scant teaspoon baking powder If using Masa Harina?, mix it with the hot water, cover and let stand 20 to [...]

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Deep-Fried Squash Blossoms Use the blossoms from winter squash, not zucchini. 20 to 30 fresh squash blossoms3 eggs1/3 cup milk1 teaspoon pure ground chileSalt, to taste1 1/2 cups corn mealVegetable oil Wash blossoms gently, then pat dry. Beat together the eggs milk and seasonings. Dip each blossom in the mixture, roll it in the corn [...]

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Deep-Fried Twinkies Twinkies 6 individual TwinkiesPopsicle sticks 4 cups vegetable oilFlour for dusting Batter1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Chill or freeze Twinkies for several hours or overnight. Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in deep fryer to about 375 degrees [...]

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Carlos Banditos Deep-Fried Ice Cream Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – October 6, 1999 – Carlos Banditos, Fish Creek, Wisconsin 3 to 3 1/2 cups cornflakes1 gallon vanilla ice cream (about)12 long cinnamon sticks3 plus cups beer5 1/3 cups flour1/4 cup granulated sugar8 eggs, separated1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus oil to fry ice cream balls (divided)Cinnamon [...]

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Deep-Fried Turkey Rub 1 (15 pound) fresh turkey25 medium whole bay leaves3 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme3 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns3 tablespoons hot Creole seasoning2 teaspoons garlic powder4 gallons peanut oil Wash turkey inside and out under cold running water; pat dry. Finely grind bay leaves in spice grinder; transfer to [...]

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Deep-Fried Masa Turnovers with Cheese Dough1 pound fresh masa or 1 3/4 cups Masa Harina?    mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot water2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening1/4 cup flour*Generous 1/2 teaspoon salt1 scant teaspoon baking powder If using Masa Harina?, mix it with the hot water, cover and let stand 20 to 30 [...]

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Deep-Fried Strawberries Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com May 18, 2001 1 cup pancake mix1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk24 large strawberriesVegetable oilSherry Sauce (recipe follows) Combine pancake mix and milk, stirring well. Dip strawberries in batter and deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees F) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve strawberries immediately [...]

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Deep-Fried Cheesecake 1 prepared cheesecake (homemade or bought)30 Oriental spring roll wrappersEgg wash (whisk 1 egg with 1 cup of milk)Vegetable oil (as needed)Cinnamon Sugar (as needed) Cut already-baked cheesecake into uniform pieces approximately 3 x 1-inches in size. One large cheesecake will produce about 30 slices for deep frying. Lightly moisten each spring roll [...]

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Deep-Fried Quail SaltPepper6 quail1/2 cup water2 bay leaves1/4 cup butter2 cups pancake batter1/2 teaspoon thymeVegetable oil (for frying) Salt and pepper quail. In a large skillet put water, bay leaves and butter. Add quail. Cover and steam on low for 1 hour or until quail are fork-tender. Make pancake batter and season with salt, pepper [...]

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Deep-Fried Peaches Fresh peachesGraham crumbsIce creamLiqueur of choice Wash peaches and drop in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove from water and slip the skin off. Cut peach in half and remove the pit. Fill the pit area with ice cream. Press the two halves back together and cover with graham crumbs. Place carefully in [...]

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