Battered Fried Mushrooms

Photo: flickr user cbertel

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Dash of garlic powder

1 cup cold water

2 tablespoons melted Crisco

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Preparation

Combine flour, cheese, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in water, Crisco, and egg; beat until smooth. Pat mushrooms dry. Dip into batter. Fry few at a time in deep oil heated to 365 degrees until golden (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper towels. Lightly salt. Serve. Sour cream is a good dip for these.