Breaded Morel Mushrooms (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 oz Fresh Morel Mushrooms (small to medium sized)
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¼ cup cooking oil (50/50 blend of grapeseed or canola and salted butter recommended)
→ Breading Mixture
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1.5 cups All Purpose Flour
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1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1 Tablespoon onion powder (optional)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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2 teaspoons fine salt or ground kosher salt
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4 large Eggs
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2 Tablespoons heavy cream or half and half
# How to Make It:
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Wash the morels quickly or swish them in cold water, then allow to drain on towels until needed. Very clean morels may not need washing.
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Beat the eggs and cream in a bowl large enough to accommodate the morels. Add the morels to the egg mixture and toss to coat. Allow them to sit in the egg mixture while preparing the flour.
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Mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large bowl big enough to toss the morels around.
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Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat until ready for frying.
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Transfer the egg-soaked morels to the flour mixture and toss until thoroughly coated. Remove them one by one, tapping gently to remove excess flour, then place into the hot frying pan.
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Cook on medium-high heat until the morels are golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Add more oil if the pan becomes too dry.
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Remove the golden morels from the pan and drain on a paper towel lined tray. Season with a pinch of salt while still hot.
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Allow the mushrooms to cool for a couple minutes before serving. Accompany with lemon wedges if desired.
# Handy Tips:
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For an extra crispy crust, coat the morels in seasoned flour, then egg, then flour again before frying.