Fried Squash Blossoms

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup cold sparkling water
• 1 quart olive oil or peanut oil
• 12 squash blossoms (with or without tiny zucchini attached)
• Salt for sprinkling

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, wine, and water.
2. Whisk until the mixture resembles a thin pancake batter.
3. Heat the oil in a deep, heavy pot over high heat to a temperature of 350F or until just before smoking.
4. Dip a blossom into the batter, shaking off any excess against the side of the bowl.
5. Drop it gently into the oil allowing it to brown nicely for a few minutes.
6. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the blossom and drain it on paper towels or on a wire rack placed over paper towels.
7. Repeat with the remaining blossoms, frying no more than 3 at a time.
8. If you crowd the blossoms, they will lower the temperature of the oil and you will not get as crispy results.
9. Salt the blossoms generously and eat while warm.

flour, white wine, cold sparkling water, olive oil, blossoms, salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/fried-squash-blossoms (may not work)