INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Brush a small loaf pan (8- by 4- by 4-inches) with butter. Stir
together cornstarch and 1/2 cup of sugar and stir in milk. Place into
small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring contents
constantly, until mixture thickens to a paste. It will boil for a
minute or so. Add orange zest and pour into small loaf pan. Allow to
cool, then chill. Cut custard into 2- by 2-inch squares and dredge
each square in eggs first and then bread crumbs. Place in  refrigerator
for the time it takes to heat oil. Place oil in medium  saucepan and
heat to 375 degrees over high heat. Meanwhile, place  raisins, sherry,
remaining sugar and cinnamon stick into a small  saucepan over medium
high heat and simmer 10 minutes to keep warm.  Drop custard squares
into hot oil and fry until crisp and golden  brown. Remove and drain on
paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar  and serve in bowl with
drunken raisins. This recipe yields 4 servings.  Recipe Source:
MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD  NETWORK - (Show
# ME-1B16 broadcast 06-15-1998) Downloaded from their  Web-Site -
http://www.foodtv.com  Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR
MAD -  jpmd44a@prodigy.com ~or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net  06-24-1998
Recipe by: Mario Batali  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 660
Calories From Fat: 63
Total Fat: 7.1g
Cholesterol: 105.2mg
Sodium: 310.1mg
Potassium: 538.1mg
Carbohydrates: 140.1g
Fiber: 4.3g
Sugar: 97.1g
Protein: 13g