4    Pieces fairly firm Camembert
-cheese (1.5 oz)
2 ts All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1/2 ts Dried mixed herbs
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1    Egg, beaten
1/4 c  Dry bread crumbs
1/2 ts Hot chili powder
4 pn Cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
Fresh sage sprigs (opt)
Fresh rosemary sprigs (opt)
Fresh thyme sprigs (opt)

Wrap and freeze cheese 1 hour.

On a plate, combine flour, mustard, herbs and pepper. Dredge each piece of
cheese thoroughly with mixture, then dip into egg. In small bowl, mix bread
crumbs with chili powder and cayenne pepper. Coat dipped cheese portions in
mixture, pressing on firmly with palms of hands.

Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil. Heat to 375F. (190C.) or
until a 1/2″ cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Fry cheese about
30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with sage,
rosemary and thyme sprigs, if desired, and serve at once.