Busters Recipes

Batter-Fried Mushrooms

2 c All purpose flour
1 tb Salt
1 1/2 ts Garlic powder
1 ts Baking powder
1 1/2 c Beer
Oil for deep frying
36 md Mushrooms, whole, up to 48
-and can be large
Instructions:
** "A superb way to start a meal." Hollymead Inn, Charlottesville, VA
Combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder in med bowl. Add
beer and whisk until smooth. Cover and chill 30 mins. Whisk again, let
stand in refrigerator until ready to use. Batter can be prepared 1 day ahead if
desired. Heat oil to 375 F. Holding stem, dip each mushroom into
batter, covering cap completely. Fry in batches until golden brown. Allow oil
to return to 375 F before adding next batch. Drain on paper towels.