Crusty Dill Spears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

oil for frying
2/3 c. yellow cornmeal
6 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. dill pickle liquid
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 medium dill pickles, cut into spears or about 16 spears, well drained

Preparation

Heat 1 inch oil in heavy skillet to 400\u00b0.
In bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and garlic powder; stir in milk, pickle juice and egg.
Dip pickles in batter to coat.
Fry in small batches, 2 minutes or until brown, turning once.
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Makes 16 spears.