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Chill or freeze Twinkies for several hours or overnight.
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Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in deep fryer to about 375 degrees.
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Mix together milk, vinegar and oil.
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In another bowl, blend flour, baking powder and salt.
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Whisk wet ingredients into dry and continue mixing until smooth. Refrigerate while oil heats.
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Push stick into Twinkie lengthwise, leaving about 2 inches to use as a handle, dust with flour and dip into the batter. Rotate Twinkie until batter covers entire cake.
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Place carefully in hot oil. The Twinkie will float, so hold it under with a utensil to ensure even browning. It should turn golden in 3 to 4 minutes. Depending on the size of your deep fryer, you might be able to fry only one at a time, two at the most.
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Remove Twinkie to paper towel and let drain. Remove stick and allow Twinkie to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Variation: Slice Twinkie into 4 pieces. Flour and batter each before frying. With this treatment, one Twinkie will serve two people if accompanied by a sauce.
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Berry Sauce.
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1 10-ounce jar of seedless raspberry preserves
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1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
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Directions.
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In a saucepan, heat preserves over low heat until melted.
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Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen mixed berries.
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Heat until sauce just simmers.
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Cover; refrigerate until served.
