DEEP FRIED POPSICLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
• Cut in the shortening and add milk slowly, stirring constantly to form a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly.
• Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4 inch circles.
• Place circles on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
• In a medium bowl mix tomato sauce, pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
• Mix well.
• Stir in cheese and oregano until well combined.
• Place 2 T filling in the center of each circle, fold dough over to make a half circle.
• Press the edges tog with fingers.
• Pinch edges with a fork to completely seal.
• Deep fry in hot oil or bake at 400 degF for 15 minutes on well greased cookie sheet.

Steps:

• Beat eggs and buttermilk well set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl add all tempura ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
• Cut the lobster tail down the middle and remove meat. Cut the meat into big bite sized chunks. Dip into egg wash coating well. Then dip into the tempura batter coating well. Deep fry a few pieces at a time for 3-4 minutes. Don't over crowd and make sure grease is hot about 350 degrees. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
• Clarifying butter. Cut sticks of butter into pieces. Place the butter in a heavy saucepan and melt slowly over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.Skim the foam from the top, and slowly pour into a container, discarding the milky solids in the bottom of the pan.
• Dip lobster bites into butter and enjoy.