1 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. vegetable oil
Deep fat for frying
1 egg
1 c. beer
1 tsp. salt

Mix flour and baking powder. Add egg, beer and oil. Beat until smooth. Dip chunks of food (see below) into batter. Fry in 3 to 4 inches of fat at 375 degrees until golden brown. Drain in paper toweling.

Suggested foods for batter frying: fish fillets, shrimp, oysters, scallops cubed ham, cubed cheese, onion rings, cooked cauliflower, onion rings, zucchini strips, and mushrooms.