Crispy Fried Cheese Curds (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 lbs cheese curds
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1 ½ cups buttermilk
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 large egg
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1 ½ quarts vegetable, canola or peanut oil
# Instructions:
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Heat oil to 375˚F. Use a thermometer and monitor the temperature carefully.
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Whisk together buttermilk, flour, baking soda, garlic salt and egg until smooth.
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Coat several cheese curds with batter. If the batter is too thick, add more buttermilk until desired consistency. If too thin, add more flour.
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Fry a few cheese curds at a time for several seconds, until golden brown.
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Drain fried cheese curds on paper towel.
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Serve immediately while fresh and hot.
# Notes:
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Maintain consistent oil temperature for best results. Work in small batches to prevent oil temperature from dropping too much.