Mozzerella Sticks

A kid's favourite snack.

1 lb Mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks, ½" thick
1 cup flour, unbleached
3 eggs, whisked
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp. dried oregano

Serve with one of these condiments:
Garlic and Chive Dip
Tarragon Tartar Sauce
Cherry Tomato Salsa
Chili Sauce

Preheat your deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Set up a standard breading station by pouring the flour into one bowl, the eggs into a second and the breadcrumbs and oregano into a third.

To keep your hands from becoming breaded use one-handle the sticks while they are dry and the other hand while they are wet. Dredge the mozzarella sticks in the flour first then shake off any excess before adding-the egg. Coat well with the egg, drain well then toss into the breadcrumbs. Coat well then let rest.

It is best-bread all the sticks once than go back and bread them all again and then a third time. A few minutes rest in between coats will help the bread crumbs adhere. Fry until golden brown and crispy.