Fried Dill Pickles

These Fried Dill Pickles are what they serve to you at the local restaurant.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ice water
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons pickle juice
• 8 medium to large pickles, sliced 1/4 inch thick or use 4 cups drained dill pickle slices
• Oil

Instructions

1. Stir flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Make a well in center and add water, egg, pickle juice and stir at once. Stir with whisk to make smooth batter. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Place at least 2 slices in batter to coat evenly and lightly. Fry without crowding in hot oil until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
3. Drain and serve at once.

Attribution

Posted by Philocrates at Recipe Goldmine 1/1/2002 3:42 pm.

Source: Restaurants and Institutions magazine