Batter-Fried Dandelion

2 Cups Dandelion Blossoms

1 Egg -- beaten

1 Cup Milk

1 Cup Flour

1/2 Tsp. Salt

1/4 Tsp. Pepper

Fat For Frying

Pick the dandelions as close to the head as possible (the stems are verybitter). Rinse well; pat dry with paper towels. Beat the egg, milk,flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Dip each flower into the batter.

Deep-fry in oil that is hot but not smoking (350F - 375F), until goldenbrown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.