MOZZARELLA STICKS II

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Mozzarella cheese sticks are dipped in a tasty beer batter, then deep fried. Be careful when you take that first bite of hot, gooey cheese!

Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 cup beer
4 cups safflower oil
1 egg white
1 pound mozzarella cheese sticks

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and white pepper. Gradually pour in beer. Whisk briskly. Cover and allow the mixture to stand 90 minutes.
In a large, deep skillet, heat safflower oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whip the egg white into the batter. Dip mozzarella cheese sticks into the batter.
With a slotted metal spoon, place coated cheese sticks a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 59.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 0.4 g