Phenomenal Beer Batter For Onion Rings, Veggies, & Shrimp

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 1 egg, beaten
• 7 ounces beer (small 1/2 bottles) or 1 cup beer
• oil, to fry

Recipe

• 1 if using onions, i cut them into thick slices (about 1/2") and soak the rings in ice water for about 15 - 30 minutes to get rid of any strong flavor. drain on paper towels or towel to get dry.
• 2 mix the dry ingredients together; then add the egg and beer, stirring until smooth and completely blended. you can put the batter in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes while the onions are soaking.
• 3 dip the rings or choice of veggies, etc. into the batter, making sure all sides are covered.
• 4 fry the rings in hot oil (about 375 degrees) for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden on all sides. drain on paper towels and eat as soon as they are cool enough to pick up.