Fried Milk (Leche Frita- Spain)

These are absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 3/4 cup dry fine bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Mix sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat; stir in butter and lemon peel.
3. Spread evenly in ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.
4. Refrigerate uncovered until firm, at least 3 hours.
5. Cut custard into 2-inch squares with wet knife.
6. Dip custard squares into eggs; coat with bread crumbs.
7. Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 360 degrees F.
8. Fry 2 to 3 squares at a time until light brown, 1 to 2 minutes; drain.
9. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings