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A deep fried twinkie

A deep fried Twinkie is a relatively recent invention, taking the popular Hostess Twinkie cake, freezing it, dipping it into batter and deep frying it to create a variation on the traditional snack cake. It is also a term describing Asian Americans who grew up in a caucasian culture that also try to emulate African American culture. According to the Hostess website, Christopher Sell invented the "fried twinkie" at the ChipShop, his restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. According to CNN, the dish was adapted by Chris Mullen, but invented at a "Brooklyn restaurant." The deep-fried Twinkie was a runaway success after Mullen and his brother started selling it at country fairs in mid-August. "We sold 26,000 Twinkies in 18 days," By 2002, the Arkansas State Fair had introduced the fried Twinkie to great popular acclaim, and the notion spread to other state fairs across the U.S., as well as some establishments that specialize in fried foods. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 441 KB) Summary A deep fried Twinkie. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 441 KB) Summary A deep fried Twinkie. ... Twinkies A Twinkie is a Golden Sponge Cake with a Creamy Filling created by Hostess, and baked by Continental Baking Co. ... Hostess is a brand of the Interstate Bakeries Corporation in the United States, known for its sugary snacks Twinkies, CupCakes, Chocodiles, Ding Dongs, HoHos, SuzieQs, Sno Balls, Donettes, Mini Muffins, Hostess Fruit Pies, Pudding Pies, Zingers, and Leopards. ... Twinkies A Twinkie is a Golden Sponge Cake with a Creamy Filling created by Hostess, and baked by Continental Baking Co. ... Batter is a thick or thin liquid mixture, usually based on flour, water or milk, and egg. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... African American culture is both part of, and distinct from American culture. ... For other meanings, see Brooklyn (disambiguation). ... The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... A Deep fried Twinkie Breaded, deep-fried squid Deep frying is a cooking method whereby food is submerged in hot oil or fat. ... A state fair is a competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. states population. ...

Although variations exist in the form, the deep fried Twinkie is usually prepared with a fish batter, typically consisting of flour, egg and vinegar. Before dipping, a popsicle stick is inserted (to allow the consumer to hold it after preparation) through one end and the Twinkie is then frozen overnight to prevent melting while being deep fried. After coating, conventional cooking oil is typically used (although beef lard is sometimes used to give a "meaty" flavor). Look up flour in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An egg is an ovum produced by a female animal for reproduction, often prepared as food. ... Vinegar is sometimes infused with spices or herbs—as here, with oregano. ... Popsicle logo Popsicle is the most popular brand name in the U.S. and Canada for a brand of ice pop. ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... A slice of bread spread with lard was a typical staple in traditional rural cuisine of many countries. ...

It was described by the New York Times in this way: "Something magical occurs when the pastry hits the hot oil. The creamy white vegetable shortening filling liquefies, impregnating the sponge cake with its luscious vanilla flavor. . . The cake itself softens and warms, nearly melting, contrasting with the crisp, deep-fried crust in a buttery and suave way. The piece de resistance, however, is a ruby-hued berry sauce, adding a tart sophistication to all that airy sugary goodness." [1] The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ...

An unfried Twinkie has 150 Calories and five grams of fat. The batter and deep frying adds at least another 240 Calories and 28 grams of fat. When asked whether fair customers expressed concern about the health effects of the deep fried Twinkie, Mullens commented that "people at fairs don't tend to eat food that's good for them." A calorie is a unit of measurement for energy. ... For other uses, see Fat (disambiguation). ...

When prepared formally, the deep fried Twinkie is usually topped with powdered sugar and accompanied by a fruit dipping sauce. Raspberry sauce is the most frequently utilized in recipes. Fruit stall in Barcelona, Spain. ... Binomial name Rubus idaeus L. The Raspberry or Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a plant that produces a tart, sweet, red composite fruit in summer or early autumn. ...

Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas has marked the deep-fried Twinkie (which was popularized in his state) as the supreme example of bad eating choices. Michael Dale (Mike) Huckabee (born August 24, 1955, in Hope, Arkansas) has been the governor of the U.S. state of Arkansas since 1996. ...

See also

• Deep-fried Mars Bar
• Fried ice cream

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External links

• Hostess Website
• "New junk food fad: Deep-fried Twinkies", CNN, 2002-09-18. (attributes creation to Mullens)
• New York Times article about deep fried Twinkies
• Recipe for deep fried Twinkies and raspberry sauce
• Commentary on product, attributing creation to Sells