Batter-fried Squash Blossoms

Ingredients

 * 3 doz squash blossoms
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 tbsp flour
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ⅛ tsp fresh ground pepper
 * ½ cup cooking oil
 * paprika

Directions

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