Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces well chilled mozzarella cheese (solid block)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup seasoned fine dry breadcrumb
• crisco vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 cut cheese into 2 1/2" x 1/2" sticks.
• 2 place milk in shallow dish.
• 3 dip sticks in milk; coat with flour.
• 4 in a separate bowl, combine egg with 1 teaspoons oil or milk.
• 5 dip floured sticks in egg mixture; roll in breadcrumbs.
• 6 refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• 7 in deep fryer, or deep skillet, heat 2-inches oil to 375°f.
• 8 fry several at a time in hot oil for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until golden brown and sticks float to the top.
• 9 drain on paper towels. serve immediately with pizza sauce.