Deep-Fried Morel Mushrooms

• 20 large fresh morel mushrooms
• Breading Mix:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Italian cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 egg
• vegetable oil for frying

1. Place morels in a large bowl of warm salted water and leave to soak, about 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin in a large resealable plastic bag to make breading mix.
3. Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl.
4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. Dip mushrooms, a few at a time, into milk mixture. Toss in breading mix until coated; shake off excess.
6. Fry breaded morels in the hot oil, working in batches, until dark brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

mushrooms, breading mix, allpurpose, italian cracker crumbs, paprika, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, ground cumin, milk, egg, vegetable oil

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246303/deep-fried-morel-mushrooms/ (may not work)