Batter-Fried Squash Blossoms

• 3 dozen squash blossoms, picked when just about to open*
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• Paprika

1. In a shaker jar combine milk, flour, salt and pepper.
2. Place squash blossoms in large pie tin and gently pour the milk-flour mixture over them.
3. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet until a drop of water will sizzle.
4. Fry the batter-coated blossoms in the hot oil until golden brown; drain on paper towels and sprinkle with paprika.
5. Serve hot.

blossoms, milk, flour, salt, pepper, cooking oil, paprika

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3866 (may not work)