Beer Batter for Fish

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 0.75 cup beer
• 1.5 cups milk
• 4 cups pastry flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 0.0625 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 pounds cod fillets
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps

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