Blossom Beignets

I got this from a green market guy selling blossoms.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 Batch

Ingredients

• 1  egg yolk
• 2  cups water, ice cold
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 2⁄3 cups flour
•  squash blossoms

Directions

1. Whip egg yolk and baking soda into the water in a large bowl.
2. Sift in the flour and mix well.
3. Batter should be thin.
4. Dip blossom, twirl to coat well.
5. Place in a pan with 2" oil and fry for 1 minute, turn and fry for another minute.
6. Place on paper towel to drain.
7. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar while still draining and hot.
8. OR - omit sugar and serve with a small dipping bowl of berry syrup.