Beer Batter for Fish

Description

Basic beer batter, good for almost any white fleshed fish.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup beer
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 4 cups pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • .063 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ pounds cod fillets
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl
  2. stir together flour
  3. baking powder
  4. baking soda
  5. and cornstarch.
  6. In a large bowl
  7. beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt
  8. black pepper
  9. and garlic powder.
  10. In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan
  11. heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  12. Coat fish in batter
  13. and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown
  14. about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 6

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