Beer Batter for Fish

Course: Main Course

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
  • tsp garlic powder
  • 1 ½ pounds cod fillets
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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