Ellsworth Wisconsin County Fair Curds Recipe
Premium county fair style fried cheese curds.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Curds
Breading
Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak Cheese Curds
In a bowl, combine the fresh cheese curds and buttermilk. Ensure the curds are well-coated and let them soak for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance flavor.
Breading
- 2
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 3
Frying
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or a deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat Cheese Curds
Remove cheese curds from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dip each curd into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture. Ensure each curd is fully covered.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried cheese curds hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or marinara sauce.
