Ingredients
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
Salt to taste, if desired
1 tablespoon corn, peanut or vegetable oil
¾ cup beer at room temperature
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
1 egg, separated
Directions
Put flour and salt in a mixing bowl and add the oil. Add the beer and water while stirring with a wire whisk. Stir until blended. Beat in egg yolk. Cover with a clean cloth and place in warm location. Let stand 2 to 3 hours. Beat the egg white until stiff and fold into the batter. Make 1 ½ cups or enough batter to cook 52 to 56 medium-size shrimp or the equivalent in mushrooms