Shelly's Recipe

BATTER-FRIED MUSHROOMS

Category: Hot

2 cups flour
1 tbsp salt
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp baking powder
11/2 cups favorite beer
Oil, for deep-frying
36 medium whole mushrooms -- (up to 48)

Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add beer; whisk until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Whisk again, let stand in refrigerator until ready to use. Batter can be prepared 1 day ahead if desired. Heat oil to 375. Holding stem, dip each mushroom into batter, covering cap completely. Fry in batches until golden brown. Allow oil to return to 375 before adding next batch. Drain.