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8
Recipes
Raw French Fries (Double Fry Method)
Cut medium potatoes, peeled if desired, into
1
⁄
4
to
1
⁄
2
inch thick strips. Place into large bowl and cover with hot, tap water. Soak
potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
Because raw fries contain a high percentage of moisture, extreme care must be used when deep frying. Thoroughly dry raw
fries before deep frying. Fill the basket
1
⁄
2
rather than
2
⁄
3
full.Keepingthecoveropen,lowerthelledbasketslowlyinto
the oil. If the oil starts to boil up too quickly lift the basket out of the oil for a couple of seconds, then lower it again. Repeat
as necessary until the basket is completely lowered into the fryer. Close cover.
Fryat340°for6to7minutesuntilfriesarecookedthroughbutnotbrowned.Drain;letstandtocoolforatleast10minutes,
butnotmorethan2hours.Justbeforeserving,frypotatoesat375°for10to12minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.
Crispy Coating
1
⁄
2
cup milk Flour
1 egg, beaten Salt and Pepper
Beatmilkandeggtogether.Combineourandseasonings.Dipfoodintomilk-eggmixture,thencoatinseasonedour.Fry
food according to timetable on page 7.
Beer Batter
1
1
⁄
2
cups our 1
1
⁄
2
cups beer
Thoroughlycombineourandbeerinalargebowl.Coverandallowthebattertositatroomtemperaturefor3hoursor
longer. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 7. For best results, fry beer battered foods without the frying
basket.
Milk Batter
1 cup our 2 eggs, beaten
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons baking powder
1
⁄
2
cup milk
1
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
Sifttogetherour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addeggsandmilk.Stirbatteruntilsmooth.Ifathinnerbatterisdesired,add
more milk. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 7. For best results, fry milk battered foods without the
frying basket.
Quesadilla Crispers
1
⁄
4
pound fresh sausage
(chorizo, Italian, etc.)
1
⁄
4
pound jalapeño jack cheese,
shredded (1 cup)
1 cup refried beans 8 (7-inch) our tortillas
1
⁄
4
cup nely chopped onion 1 tablespoon our
1
⁄
4
cup diced canned green
chilies, drained
2 tablespoons cold water
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our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at375°for2minutes.Drainon
paper towels.
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