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l The number of times the oil can be reused will depend on the food that is fried. For example, the oil will need to be
replaced more often if fish or food coated with bread or cracker crumbs is fried frequently.
l It is time to replace the oil if any of the following occur: The oil is dark in color, has an unpleasant odor, smokes when
it is heated, or foams excessively during frying.
l Fry foods of uniform size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed.
Recipes
Crispy Coating
1
⁄
2
cup milk Flour
1 egg Salt and Pepper
In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg. In a medium bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip food into milk-egg mixture, then coat
in seasoned flour. Fry food according to timetable above.
Apple Pie Fritters
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1
⁄
2
tablespoon ground cinnamon
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt 4-5 apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1
⁄
4
inch thick
2
⁄
3
cup milk, minus 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon brandy 2 egg whites
1 egg yolk
In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a second bowl, whisk milk, brandy, egg yolk, and melted butter.
Gradually stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
Mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over both sides of apple slices, saving remainder to dust over finished fritters. Sprinkle slices
lightly with nutmeg. In clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into reserved butter.
Dip several apple slices into batter to coat evenly, letting excess drip off. Carefully place 1 to 2 slices at a time into preheated oil.
Deep fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with reserved cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Best served warm.
Quesadilla Crispers
1
⁄
4
pound fresh sausage
1
⁄
4
pound jalapeño jack cheese, shredded (1-cup)
(chorizo, Italian, etc.) 8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans 1 tablespoon flour
1
⁄
4
cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons cold water
1
⁄
4
cup diced canned green chilies, drained
Cook sausage until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Combine sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese.
Makes about 1
1
⁄
2
cups.
Cut tortillas into quarters. Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture in center. Brush edges with mixture of flour and water. Fold in
half and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until all are made.
Makes 32.
Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together. Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time for 2 minutes. Drain on paper
towels.
Alternate method: Cut tortillas into 8 pieces. Fry in hot oil. Heat bean dip and serve with fried chips.
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