Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 2 Tbsp. dill pickle juice
  • 8 medium-large pickles, sliced 1/4-inch
  • or 4 cups drained dill pickles
  • Oil for frying

Method

  • Stir flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
  • Make a well in center, add water, egg yolk and dill pickle juice at the same time.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Heat at least 2 inches of oil in deep fryer.
  • Dip pickles in batter to coat evenly and fry.