Strawberry Fritters: Marketing Florida Agriculture

Fruit-5020

Ingredients
2/3 cup	flour
Pinch	salt
1	egg, slightly beaten
8 teaspoons	beer
4	egg whites, beaten stiff
28	large strawberries
2 quarts	oil (for deep fryer)
6-1/2 tablespoons	orange liqueur brandy
1/4 cup	granulated sugar

Preparation
Make a batter by combining the flour with the salt, the egg and the beer. Let the batter rest for at least 2 hours, then carefully fold in the egg whites. Heat the oil in a deep fryer until it reaches 300 degrees F. Wash and dry the strawberries, marinate in the orange liqueur brandy and sugar for 15 minutes. Dip each in the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings Nutritional Value Per Serving Calories 449, Fat 27g, Carbohydrates 39g, Protein 6g