2 eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 tsp. black or white pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter, melted
about 3/4 cup flat beer

Separate eggs. Put egg whites in refrigerator until 30 minutes before batter is needed.

Beat together remaining ingredients and refrigerate for 3 hours.

30 minutes before batter is needed, remove egg whites and batter from refrigerator and allow them to warm at room temperature.

Just before batter is needed, beat egg whites until peaks form but not until egg whites are dry and separate into chunks. Fold gently into the batter.

Add clams or other food that will be used for fritters. Drop into hot peanut oil or other hot oil. Oil temperature should vary from 355-375°F depending upon size of food being fried; the smaller the food, the higher the temperature. The lower temperature allows larger foods to cook through. Test one piece of what you're cooking and adjust temperature accordingly.