DEEP FRIED TWINKIES - DEE DEE'S

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A deep-fried Twinkie involves freezing the cake, dipping it into batter, and deep-frying it to create a variation on the traditional snack cake. It was described by The New York Times story in this way: "Something magical occurs when the pastry hits the hot oil. The creamy white vegetable shortening filling liquefies,...

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 twinkies
popsicle sticks
4 c vegetable oil
flour for dusting
BATTER
1 c milk
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp oil
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
BERRY SAUCE (OPTIONAL):
1 10-ounce jar seedless raspberry preserves
1 c fresh or frozen mixed berries

Steps:

  • 1. Freeze Twinkies several hours or overnight.
  • 2. Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in deep fryer to about 375F.
  • 3. For batter, mix together milk, vinegar and oil.
  • 4. In another bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk wet ingredients into dry and continue mixing until smooth. Refrigerate while oil heats.
  • 5. Push stick into Twinkie lengthwise, leaving about 2 inches to use as a handle. Dust with flour and dip into the batter. Rotate Twinkie until batter covers entire cake.
  • 6. Place carefully in hot oil. The Twinkie will float, so hold it under oil with a utensil to ensure even browning. It should turn golden in 3 to 4 minutes. Depending on the size of your deep fryer, you might be able to fry only one at a time.
  • 7. Remove the Twinkie and place on paper towel to drain. Remove stick and allow Twinkie to sit for about five minutes before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • 8. For berry sauce, heat preserves over low heat until melted. Add fresh or frozen mixed berries. Heat until sauce simmers. Cover and refrigerate until served.

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