Mozzarella Sticks II

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup beer 
• 1  egg white 
• 1 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 pinch ground pepper white
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese sticks 
• 4 cups safflower oil 
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and white pepper. Gradually pour in beer.
2. Whisk briskly. Cover and allow the mixture to stand 90 minutes.
3. In a large, deep skillet, heat safflower oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Whip the egg white into the batter. Dip mozzarella cheese sticks into the batter.
5. With a slotted metal spoon, place coated cheese sticks a few at a time into the hot oil. Fry 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.