Beer Batter for Fish

By tunes

One of best batter recipes going.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying( about 4 cups)
• 2 lbs. fish fillets(halibut,cod,haddock perch)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

in bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Make a well in centre; pour in water,beer and egg,whisking to make a smooth batter.Let stand 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350*F.Dip fish in batter,adding to hot oil one at a time. Cook about 5 mins.,turning once or twice, until golden and crisp. Remove to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining fish.