Deep Fried Mars Bars

Invented in Scotland, this dish has now become famous worldwide. It is an excellent source of fat, sugar and calories. For a seasonal variation you could also try deep frying a Cadbury's Creme Egg.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 deep fried mars bar

Ingredients

• 1  Mars bars or 1  Milky Way bar
• 1  cup plain flour
• 1⁄2 cup cornflour
• 1  pinch baking soda
•  milk or  beer
•  oil (for deep frying)

Directions

1. Chill the chocolate bar by keeping it in the fridge, but don't freeze it.
2. Mix the flours and bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) together.
3. Add milk (traditional) or beer (which gives a lighter result) until you get a batter with the consistency of thin cream.
4. Heat the oil until a small piece of bread will brown in a few seconds, but don't allow to smoke.
5. Remove wrapper from chilled chocolate bar.
6. Coat completely in batter.
7. Carefully lower into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
8. Serve, with ice cream or french fries, if you're so inclined.