Mozzarella Sticks Ii - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 cup beer
4 cups safflower oil
1 egg white
1 pound mozzarella cheese sticks

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and white pepper. Gradually pour in beer. Whisk briskly. Cover and allow the mixture to stand 90 minutes.
In a large, deep skillet, heat safflower oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whip the egg white into the batter. Dip mozzarella cheese sticks into the batter.
With a slotted metal spoon, place coated cheese sticks a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.