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Skriven 2007-06-18 11:23:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 MLoo> of the first things they did was to upgrade the food services,
 MLoo> getting rid of the fried chicken place and replacing it with a
 ML> booo, hiss...

My sentiments. Although the stuff was variable in quality and
generally mediocre, any fried chicken is better than no fried
chicken. This does not count breast tenders or chopped and formed
extrusions such as nuggets.

 MLoo> Quizno's and a McDonald's.
 ML> if those are the only two choices, i'll take neither... 

As I told Clean Dave, a rather unspectacular Reuben sandwich
and a pint of Yuengling set me back close to $20 at the only
acceptable place, the Rum Island Bar.

 ML> IMhO, quizno's ain't all that and isn't worth the extra $$ they
 ML> charge... i've been severly disappointed each time i've tried their
 ML> stuff... the first was a meatball sub which was attrociatious... the
 ML> sauce was bitter and the meatballs came out of a bag :|

I was angling for a tip that would lead me to something
vaguely tolerable from the place. Alas.

 ML> McD's? well, if i'm really hungry, i'll eat there but like BK, their
 ML> stuff sits like a rock in my gut afterward

Like a rock in my gut isn't a big problem, as I like a bit
of ballast before I go off in a puddle jumper.

Hot Apple and Cherry Pies
cat: tastealike
servings: 1

Special Tools
deep fryer
spray gun with fresh water
zip-lock bags
1 extra fry basket
Ingredients
vegetable oil (for fryer)
1 pk Pillsbury apple or cherry turnovers
- (Find them in the refrigerated section)

McDonald's had a really tasty thing going for several years
with their hot apple and cherry pies. They were deep fried,
and awesome. But because the trend for consumers has been
"healthier" and "less-fat", the classic recipe was replaced
with the current baked product. Now you can have those
greasy, volcano hot pies again!

Unroll the Pillsbury turnover dough. You will have six 3"x3"
pieces. You will use four of them. Stretch them out to about
4"x5" rectangles. Do this on waxed paper.

Spread 1/2 of the pie filling on one dough, and the other
half on another, leaving about 1/2" of dough around edges.
Clear a 3/4" space lengthwise down the middle of both.

Place the remaining two doughs on top of the two with the
filling. Crimp the edges. You'll have what looks like two
giant pop-tarts. Cut both of them precisely down the middle,
in that 3/4" space you created. Crimp those two edges.

Manipulate as needed to form an attractive, uniform shaped
pie. They should look like small burritos, only crimped
around the edges.

Place all four, flat on waxed paper, in the freezer. After
about 45 min, spray all sides of each pie with water mist.
Return to the freezer for at least 1 hr. Place in a
freezer bag and seal for future use, or get ready to
deep-fry them.

Cooking Your Pies
Preheat your deep fryer to 375F. Also preheat your oven to
warm.

Quickly dip a frozen pie in cold water, making sure to immerse
it entirely. Drop the pie into the hot oil. Be careful - it
will most likely splatter. After the pies are in the fryer,
place your spare fryer basket over the top. ("Sandwiching"
the pies between the two baskets) This ensures the pies are
fully submerged. It is important that the pies are fully
submerged or a good portion of it won't cook correctly.

Cook 5-7 min. Check after 5 min - the color should be a golden
brown. The older the oil, the sooner it will turn brown, and
that may give you a false reading. 6 min is generally right on.
After deep-frying, carefully remove the cooked pies and drain
for 1 min on paper towels. Then place directly on the oven rack
in your warm oven. Warm at least 10 min or as long as 30 min.
Enjoy your McDonald's hot apple/cherry pie, but caution - it
will be hot.

Important Notes

The pies will not look exactly the same as the old McDonald's
hot pies. They will also be smaller. The taste, however,
will be the same. As you eat it, you'll actually be able to feel
the fat pulsating in your veins on the way to clog your arteries!

The pies may stick to the fry basket. If this happens,
carefully remove using a knife. You don't want to rip the dough.

If the filling oozes out during cooking, remember to crimp the
dough edges better next time.

If you wonder why these pies have to be frozen, it is to get a
crispy crust. Spraying with water beforehand gives a little ice
glaze that helps the outer crust attain the correct texture.

Finally, dipping in water just before placing in the oil helps
form a flaky, crispier layer on the outside, and the famous
"doughy" crust on the inside.

:McMenu: Do-It-Yourself McDonalds Restaurant Recipes
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