Crispy Fried Mushrooms

Name: Crispy Fried Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dry mustard; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. basil; dash of pepper; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 8 oz. whole fresh mushrooms, cleaned; Crisco for frying

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. basil
dash of pepper
1/2 c. buttermilk
8 oz. whole fresh mushrooms, cleaned
Crisco for frying

Directions

1

Mix flour, salt, mustard, paprika, basil and pepper in large plastic food storage bag; set aside.
2

Place buttermilk in small bowl.
3

Dip a few mushrooms at a time in buttermilk.
4

Place in bag with flour mix.
5

Shake to coat, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in deep fryer or heavy pan to 375°.
6

Fry a few mushrooms at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown, turning over several times. Drain on paper towels.
7

Serve hot with mustard sauce or catsup, if desired.
8

Yields 4 to 6 servings.