This batter recipe is for beer batter. If looking for a batter for fish, this recipe is easy to make for a great cod in dish. The use of beer adds bubbles to the batter, which makes the batter light and can add colour as well as additional flavour – it is a particularly popular recipe all over the world but especially in Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe and Russia (Wikpedia).
Ingredients – as required
- 200g plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 300ml dark beer
- Sea salt
Method
- Sieve the flour and baking powder into a large clean bowl and add salt to your personal taste.
- Using a whisk, slowly stir in the beer. Continue to whisk until the beer batter becomes a smooth consistency.
- Allow the batter to stand for 40–45 minutes before use.
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