Blend oil and flour and add egg and milk until smooth. Coat fish, etc. with unseasoned flour. Dip into batter, deep fat fry at 375 degrees until brown.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and basil. Add egg, milk and vegetable oil, beat until smooth. Makes 3 cups batter. May be used for ... vegetables for French frying.
Stir together flour, cornstarch and ... ice water or milk (beer will give the batter a tangy flavor and alcohol will evaporate when the fish is fried). Cover and refrigerate ... fish, vegetables or chicken.