Recipe: Deep-fried Twinkies

Just happened to see this recipe today on miami.com. According to a food article in that newspaper, you can also find recipes for Twinkie Pie, Twinkie Mania Truffles and Twinkie Kebabs at www.twinkies.com

Deep-Fried Twinkies

-Refrigerate 10 Hostess Twinkies until chilled.

-Stir together 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp malt or cider vinegar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, and 1-1/2 cups water to make a smooth batter.

-Heat at least 3-inches oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 360 degrees.

-Roll a chilled Twinkie in flour, then in batter.

-Using tongs, place the battered Twinkie in the hot oil for about 90 seconds, just until the creme filling starts to melt and the outside is golden brown.

-Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar. Repeat with remaining Twinkies, allowing oil to reheat to 360 degrees between batches.