Crispy Fried Mushrooms - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Mix flour, salt, mustard, paprika, basil and pepper in large plastic food storage bag; set aside.
Place buttermilk in small bowl.
Dip a few mushrooms at a time in buttermilk.
Place in bag with flour mix.
Shake to coat, heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in deep fryer or heavy pan to 375\u00b0.
Fry a few mushrooms at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until deep golden brown, turning over several times. Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with mustard sauce or catsup, if desired.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.