Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      pieces        fairly firm camembert cheese -- (1.5 oz)
   2      teaspoons     all-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      dry mustard
     1/2  teaspoon      dried mixed herbs
                        fresh ground pepper to taste
   1                    egg -- beaten
     1/4  cup           dry bread crumbs
     1/2  teaspoon      hot chili powder
   4      pinches       cayenne pepper
                        vegetable oil for frying
                        fresh sage sprigs -- (opt)
                        fresh rosemary sprigs -- (opt)
                        fresh thyme sprigs -- (opt)

Preparation:

Wrap and freeze cheese 1 hour. On a plate, combine flour, mustard, herbs and pepper. Dredge each piece of cheese thoroughly with mixture, then dip into egg. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs with chili powder and cayenne pepper. Coat dipped cheese portions in mixture, pressing on firmly with palms of hands. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil. Heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Fry cheese about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with sage, rosemary and thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve at o