Mozzarella Sticks in a Beer Batter with Rasberry Sauce

Servings: 6-8

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Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground white pepper

1 cup beer

4 cups safflower oil

1 egg white

1 pound mozzarella cheese sticks

Directions:

  1. 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.

  2. In a large, deep skillet, heat safflower oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Whip the egg white into the batter. Dip mozzarella cheese sticks into the batter.

  4. 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.