Cheesy Deep-Fried Broccoli

• Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
• 3/4 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
• 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese finely, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 cups broccoli florets cleaned and dried
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. HEAT 2 or 3 inches shortening to 365u0b0F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
2. COMBINE 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cheese and onion powder in large resealable food storage bag. Add broccoli. Shake to coat.
3. COMBINE buttermilk, baking powder, remaining 1/2 cup flour, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, salt and pepper in small bowl. Stir until smooth. Dip several broccoli pieces in batter. Drain off excess.
4. FRY a few at a time 1 or 2 minutes or until deep golden brown, turning as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

allvegetable shortening, flour, cheddar cheese, onion powder, broccoli, buttermilk, baking powder, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Cheesy-Deep-fried-Broccoli-2663474 (may not work)