Fried Squash Blossoms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 large squash blossoms (pick when blossoms are just ready to open)
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 to 1 c. oil

Preparation

Mix batter, using eggs, flour, water, salt, cayenne and turmeric.
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan.
Dip blossoms in batter until well-coated, then fry in hot oil (375\u00b0) until golden brown; takes less than a minute for each.
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.