Batter-fried Squash Blossoms

Ingredients

 * 3 doz squash blossoms,
 * 1 cup Milk
 * 1 tbl Flour
 * 1 tsp Salt
 * 1/8 tsp Fresh ground pepper
 * 1/2 cup Cooking oil
 * Paprika

Directions

 * In a shaker jar, combine milk, flour, salt and pepper.
 * Place squash blossoms in large pie tin and pour the milk-flour mixture over them.
 * Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet until a drop of water will sizzle.
 * Fry the batter-coated blossoms in the hot oil
 * drain on paper towels and sprinkle with paprika.