Orly batter

[Malawry]

Orly batter

Orly batter is a classic French-style way of battering your fish or whatnot for deep frying. This forms an airy, puffy, crisp batter--not what you want if you like bare minimal type breading on your food. (For that, just dust with Wondra and go.) The batter coats fish thoroughly and protects it from drying out in the high heat of a deep-fat fryer. Plus, it doesn't suck.

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12 oz sifted flour

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Pinch of salt

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½ oz dry yeast

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2 c tepid water

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Sift flour and salt into bowl. Make a well. Cream yeast into water and add to well. Incorporate until batter is a smooth paste. Let sit at least 45 minutes before using to proof.

Keywords: Main Dish, Seafood, Easy, Dinner, French

( RG1408 )