Carciofi Fritti (Tuscan Fried Baby Artichokes)

small baby artichokes, peeled and trimmed as in video

1 extra large egg

1/4-1/2 cup flour

salt

oil for frying

Prepare the artichokes as seen in the video, tearing off the tough outer leaves. Cut off the tough top of the leaves. Trim off the bottom stem and the bottom of the heart. Place in water with lemon juice or white wine vinegar. Drain the artichokes and cut into smaller pieces, 1/2’s or 1/4’s if they are larger. Place in a bowl. Add one whole egg, and mix to blend well with the artichokes and a pinch of salt. Add enough flour to create a rough “Batter” which will stick on the artichokes. There should be no extra liquid. It will probably not seem like a lot of batter. Fry in hot oil, not touching each other, until golden. Salt when done.