Fried Dill Pickles

[Kitchen Witch]

Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients:

* 1 cup Atkins Bake Mix
* 1/4 cup oat flour
* 2 Tablespoons Vital Wheat Gluten Flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup ice water
* 1 egg yolk
* 2 Tablespoons Dill Pickle juice
* 4 cups drained Dill Pickles, sliced into 1/4" medallions
* Lard or Olive Oil for frying

Stir Bake Mix, oat flour, Vital Wheat Gluten, baking powder, pepper and salt into large bowl. Make a well in centre; add water, egg yolk and pickle juice, all at once. Stir with wire whisk to make a smooth batter. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat at least 2 inches of oil or lard in deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F. In batches, dip pickle slices in the batter to coat evenly and lightly. Fry without crowding in hot oil until golden and crisp, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve at once. Makes about 8 servings as an appetizer or side dish.

Each 4-medallion serving is 2 grams carbs.