Deep-Fried Butter History + Recipe
In the USA, deep-fried butter is indeed a real thing—yes, you read that correctly. If you're feeling adventurous or simply have a penchant for indulgent treats, this deep-fried butter recipe is one to try!
Ingredients
- 1 stick Butter
- 1 cup Plain flour
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Cream cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the butter, cream cheese, salt and pepper, and stir well using an electric whisk.
- Take a baking tray and cover with a non-stick baking sheet.
- Next make small 1-inch sized balls out of your mixture, use a melon baller if you have one, but otherwise it is fine to use your hands.
- Place each of the balls on to the baking tray making sure none of them are touching. Place in the freezer for around 5 hours or until they are hard.
- After 5 hours, make your batter. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt together.
- Slowly add in your milk and water and beat until the batter mix is smooth.
- Prepare a deep fat fryer of hot oil or a large pot if oil if you don’t have a fryer.
- Place a toothpick into the middle of each of the frozen butter balls and, one-by-one, dip them into the batter mix, coating fully.
- Now carefully place the butter balls into the hot oil and cook through. As they start to go brown, turn them occasionally to ensure they are cooking through.
- Carefully take them out of the hot oil and serve as a snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 593mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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