DEEP FRIED TWINKIES WITH BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Chill or freeze Twinkies for several hours or overnight.
• Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in deep fryer to about 375 degrees.
• Mix together milk, vinegar and oil.
• In another bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt.
• Whisk wet ingredients into dry and continue mixing until smooth. Refrigerate while oil heats.
• 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.
• Place carefully in hot oil. The Twinkie will float, so hold it under 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, two at the most.
• Remove Twinkie to paper towel and let drain. Remove stick and allow Twinkie to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
• Variation: Slice Twinkie into 4 pieces. Flour and batter each before frying. With this treatment, one Twinkie will serve two people if accompanied by a sauce.
• Berry Sauce.
• 1 10-ounce jar of seedless raspberry preserves
• 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
• Directions.
• In a saucepan, heat preserves over low heat until melted.
• Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen mixed berries.
• Heat until sauce just simmers.
• Cover; refrigerate until served.
• Makes 1 1/2 cups.