posted by Sue Freeman 08-08-98 6:06 PM 
All Purpose Beer Batter 
Ingredients: 
oil -- for frying 
1 cup all-purpose flour -- unbleached 
2 large eggs 
1 tablespoon prepared mustard 
1 envelope golden onion soup mix 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
1/2 cup beer -- any regular beer 
Mix and let sit for 10 minutes before dipping.  Fry to a golden brown in a deep fryer.