French-Fried Dill Pickles

In response to a recipe search. I found this recipe from a cookbook called "Different, But Still Special" from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prep time is estimated.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 13 Dozen fried pickles (approx.)

Ingredients

• 2 (22 ounce) jars  sliced dill pickles, drained
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup beer
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 3  drops  hot sauce
• 3  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons  ground red pepper (optional)
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
•  ranch salad dressing

Directions

1. Press pickle slices between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Set Aside.
3. Combine milk and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
4. Combine 3 cups flour, red pepper, and next 3 ingredients; stir well.
5. Dip pickle slices in milk mixture; dredge in flour mixture.
6. Pour oil to a depth of 4 inches in a Dutch oven and heat to 375ºF.
7. Fry pickles, in batches, for 5 minutes or until golden.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm with dressing.