Ingredients

  • 12 whole Squash Blossoms, Cleaned And Destemmed
  • 1 whole Egg, Separated
  • 2/3 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 cup Dry White Wine
  • 2 Tablespoons Mineral Water
  • 24 ounces, fluid Vegetable Or Canola Oil, Or Enough For Frying
  • 2 Tablespoons Confectioners Sugar

Method

  • 1. Into a medium sized bowl add: egg yolk, flour, pinch of salt, cinnamon, wine and mineral water. Whisk together to combine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for a minimum of one hour to allow mixture to thicken into a batter consistency.
  • 2. In a large deep sided pan (frying machine, Dutch oven or similar) heat enough oil to fry the squash blossoms until it reaches approximately 325 degrees.
  • 3. WHILE the oil is heating, beat the reserved egg white until it has stiff peaks. GENTLY fold the egg white into the batter mixture.
  • 4. Once the oil is hot, GENTLY dip the cleaned squash blossoms into the batter and then CAREFULLY place them into the oil. Cook until lightly golden, just a minute or two. Using a slotted spoon remove blossoms and transfer to a sheet lined with paper towels.
  • 5. Garnish with confectioner's sugar.