Buneulos - (Fried Cheese Balls)
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 tapas
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  cups          flour
     3/4  teaspoon      baking powder
   1      tablespoon    hot paprika
   3                    eggs -- separated
   1 1/2  cups          freshly-crumbled goat cheese
                        sheep's milk cheese -- fontina or cheddar
   3                    scallions -- thinly sliced
   3      cups          extra-virgin olive oil
 

Preparation:

Preheat oil to 385 degrees. In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, paprika, egg yolks, crumbled cheese and scallions. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to form peaks. Fold in cheese mixture, form 1-inch balls with a tablespoon and chill for 10 minutes. Fry until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes, and serve hot. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1B09)