Beer Batter for Fish

One of the best batter recipes going! The secret ingredient: Beer!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon 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 or perch)

Directions

1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Make a well in center; pour in water, beer and egg, whisking to make a smooth batter.
3. Let stand 20 minutes.
4. Heat oil in large saucepan to 350.
5. Dip fish fillets in batter, adding to hot oil one at a time.
6. Cook about 5 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden and crisp.
7. Remove to paper towel-lined plate.
8. Repeat with remaining fish.