Secret beer batter for fish

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
¾ teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Water
½ cup Beer
1 each Egg
X Vegetable Oil for deep frying (about 4 cups)
2 pounds Fish Filets (Halibut, Cod, Haddock or Perch)

Directions

SECRET BEER BATTER FOR FISH

One of the best batter recipes going. The secret ingredient: beer.

In bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center; pour in water, beer and egg, whisking to make a smooth batter. Let stand 20 minutes.

Heat oil in large saucepan to 350F. Dip fishh fillets in batter, adding to hot oil one at a time. Cook about 5 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden and crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate.

Repeat with remaining fish.

Makes 6-8 servings.

From An Article: Suds And Grub by Tony Aspler in the Toronto Star, 26 July, 1995.

Transcribed By: S. Lefkowitz

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