Beer Batter

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together 1 cup beer, 1 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until almost smooth.
2. 2
   Strain the batter through a sieve and let rest, covered, at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
3. 3
   Check the consistency;it should resemble a slightly thick pancake batter.
4. 4
   If it doesnt, add more flour or beer.
5. 5
   Combine the remaining 1/2 cup flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a soup plate or plastic bag.
6. 6
   Dip the item to be fried in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess before coating it in the batter.
7. 7
   Most items should be fried at a temperature of 365 to 375F and sprinkled with salt right after they are removed from the hot oil.