Deep Fried Artichoke Hearts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts
1 1/2 cups flour
3 egg yolks
salt
pepper
Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
oil, for deep-frying

Preparation

Thaw the artichoke hearts.
Place flour in a bowl and add egg yolks, nutmeg and salt, pepper and tabasco to taste. Gradually beat in 1 cup milk. Stir in baking powder. Coat artichokes in batter. Adjust the consistancy with the extra milk if needed.
Drop the artichokes one at a time into oil (deep enough to cover artichokes), heated to 360 degrees. Cook, turning, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce (I like ranch or flavored mayo)!