Deep Fried Twinkies

Cal- I am so ass-hamed for getting right to the end user stuff and forgetting about the process parameters. You are so right in pointing out the obvious lack of technical data.

The raw materials include Hostess Twinkies, frying oil or grease and powdered sugar (or other favorite sprinkles) A deluxe version would include 2 deep fried Twinkies ala mode (home made vanilla ice cream), drizzled with Grand Marnier.

You may want to include clone Twinkies on the AVL, depending on the outcome of an approved engineering study and of course, endorsement by QA, that the finished product meets your exacting standards.

Equipment spec.s vary, depending on the factory capital equipment needs. A simple pot of oil, on your kitchen stove, set to medium high will be sufficient. A candy thermometer placed in the oil to monitor and maintain a temperature of 375 F would be a good suggestion. Dwell time of the Twinkie is approximately 15-30 secs., depending on the appropriate crispyness and golden brown color to be achieved. Please refer to your marketing spec as a guideline. I understand that the IPC is considering a committee to create a uniform standard. Said committee will be convening at local, County and State Fairs, beginning in 2003. Expect a guideline standard to be released prior to the 2004 fair season.

I can foresee Dairy Queen adding this concoction to their menu in the very near future. I am not aware of any patent rights, I believe it is in the public domain already.

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