Name: David's Batter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain flour; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 1/4 teaspoon bicarb soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cold water, to bring to required consistency

by tallboy51 Last updated on 07/09/2019

A brilliant, quick batter that is never fail, we love it on fish, prawns, chicken tenders etc. - tallboy51

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons cornflour
1/4 teaspoon bicarb soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cold water, to bring to required consistency

Method

Step 1

Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Step 2

Add water and whisk to incorporate ingredients to the required thickness, just slightly thicker than pancake batter.
Step 3

Lightly coat fillets with flour, completely coat with batter. Hold over bowl to allow excess to drop off briefly then place in hot cooking oil.
Step 4

After 2 minutes, turn and cook until browned.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

I start with 1¼ cups. I like to add a generous pinch of fresh ground pepper as well, but it's still delicious without it. I have never known a better batter. Makes 2 cups.