How To Make Landmarc's Smoked
Mozzarella and Ricotta Fritters
You Will
Need
1 lb. fresh ricotta cheese
1/4 lb. smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c. whole milk
3 eggs
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Some salt and pepper
2 qt. canola oil
A large mixing bowl
A mixing spoon
A heavy 5-qt. pot
A candy thermometer
2 serving spoons or tablespoons
A shallow wire skimmer, also known as a \spider\ strainer
A large plate or cooling rack
Some paper towels
And a pair of tongs
Steps
Mix
ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk & eggs
In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk, and eggs until
all the ingredients are well blended.
Mix in salt & pepper, flour & baking powder
Mix in salt and pepper, flour, and baking powder to the wet ingredients.
Set aside.
Heat
oil to 350 degrees
In a heavy pot, heat 2 quarts canola oil to 350 degrees, keeping a close
watch on the temperature with a candy thermometer.
Start heating the oil 15-20 minutes early.
Spoon
batter into oil
Once the oil reaches 350 degrees, or slightly over, carefully spoon
the batter into the hot oil.
To avoid, or at least minimize, hot oil splashes
and burns, make sure to hold the batter spoon as close as possible
to the surface.
Cook
8-10 minutes
Cook for 2-3 minutes, depending on the size of the fritters, until they’re
a dark golden brown.
Remove
fritters & let cool
Remove fritters from oil, place on paper towel, and let cool for 4-5
minutes.