Beer Batter For Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup beer
1 egg
vegetable oil, for deep frying (about 4 cups)
2 lbs fish fillets (halibut, cod, haddock or perch)

Preparation

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
Make a well in center; pour in water, beer and egg, whisking to make a smooth batter.
Let stand 20 minutes.
Heat oil in large saucepan to 350.
Dip fish fillets in batter, adding to hot oil one at a time.
Cook about 5 minutes, turning once or twice, until golden and crisp.
Remove to paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat with remaining fish.