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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Oct 05 2024 09:40:00

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     Title: Mozzarella Sticks
Categories: Cheese, Breads, Herbs, Vegetables
     Yield: 20 servings

     1 lb Whole-milk mozzarella
   1/2 c  A-P flour
     4 lg Eggs
 2 1/2 c  Plain panko
     3 ts Italian seasoning
     2 ts Kosher salt
   1/2 ts Garlic powder
   1/2 ts Onion powder
   1/2 ts Black pepper
          Warm marinara or pizza
          - sauce; for serving
          Oil; for frying

 Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and place a
 wire rack on top. Slice the mozzarella into sticks,
 about 3" long and 1/2" wide. Place the flour in a
 shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. In
 a third bowl, combine the panko, Italian seasoning,
 salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
 Taste the panko mix for seasoning, keeping in mind that
 mozzarella may be salty.

 Coat all sides of a cheese stick in flour, shaking off
 excess. Next, dip it in the egg, allowing excess to drip
 back into the bowl. Finally, press the stick gently in
 the panko so all sides are completely coated. Repeat the
 process, coating a second time. Place the cheese stick
 on the prepared sheet pan fitted with the wire rack and
 repeat with the remaining mozzarella slices. Transfer
 the breaded cheese sticks to the freezer. Freeze until
 frozen, about 2 hours.

 Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of oil.
 Heat over medium-high until the temperature reaches 350
 degrees. Line a large plate with paper towels. Working
 in batches of 3 or 4 to avoid overcrowding, fry the
 breaded cheese sticks, turning a couple times, until
 golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the paper
 towel-lined plate and serve hot (see Tip 2) with pizza
 or marinara sauce for dipping. Maintain the oil
 temperature as needed; if it gets too hot, the cheese
 will seep out of the crust.

 By: Naz Deravian

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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 Yield: About 20 servings

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