French-Fried Dill Pickles

• 2 (22 ounce) jars sliced dill pickles, drained
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 drops hot sauce
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ranch salad dressing

1. Press pickle slices between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Set Aside.
3. Combine milk and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
4. Combine 3 cups flour, red pepper, and next 3 ingredients; stir well.
5. Dip pickle slices in milk mixture; dredge in flour mixture.
6. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a Dutch oven and heat to 375u0b0F.
7. Fry pickles, in batches, for 5 minutes or until golden.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm with dressing.

dill pickles, milk, beer, egg, flour, hot sauce, flour, ground red pepper, black pepper, salt, garlic, ranch salad dressing

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-fried-dill-pickles-35681 (may not work)