| Basic Recipe
100g (4oz) Plain flour
2x5ml (2tsp) baking powder
Pinch Salt
150ml (1/4 pint) water
1x15ml (1tbsp oil
(1) Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually beat in water and oil.
(2) Deep fat fry in oil heated to180C, 350F.
The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon and the consistency of double cream.
This crisp, golden batter is ideal for coating fish and vegetables e.g. Mushrooms, onion rings, cauliflower as well as fruit.
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