Hamilton Beach 840113900 manual Homemade French Fries, Hush Puppies, Beer Batter, Tempura Batter

Homemade French Fries

4 large potatoes peeled and cut into strips

Place fries in a medium-size bowl of cold water and allow to soak 15 minutes. Preheat the oil to 375ºF. Drain fries well and fill basket no more than 1⁄2 full. Carefully lower basket into fryer and fry 15 minutes or until tender. Drain on paper towels, serve warm. Makes 4 servings.

Hush Puppies

2 cups cornmeal	11⁄2 cups milk
1 cup all-purpose flour	1⁄2 cup water
3 teaspoons baking powder	1 egg, beaten
11⁄2 teaspoons salt	1 cup chopped onion

Remove basket from fryer and heat oil to 375ºF.

In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, salt, milk, and water. Mix in egg and chopped onion.

Use a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon to carefully drop batter into preheat- ed oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn occa- sionally for even browning. Remove from oil with a wooden slotted spoon, and place on paper towels to drain. Makes 12 servings.

Beer Batter

Perfect for fried vegetables. Try carrots cut into thick strips, onions sliced into rings, whole fresh mushrooms, or a bell pepper sliced into rings.

1 cup all-purpose flour	1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten	11⁄2 cups beer
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

In a small mixing bowl add flour, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in one cup beer (you can add more than one cup to obtain your desired texture).

Remove basket from fryer prior to heating oil. Heat oil. Carefully place a few items into the preheated oil at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, use a wooden slotted spoon or tongs to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels.

Tempura Batter

Commonly used as a breading for fish or seafood.

1⁄4	cup all-purpose flour	1⁄4	teaspoon salt
1⁄3	cup ice water	1⁄4	teaspoon white sugar
1⁄4	cup cornstarch	1 teaspoon shortening
1 egg yolk		1⁄2	teaspoon baking powder

In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk, salt, white sugar, shortening and baking powder. Remove basket from fryer prior to heating oil. Carefully place a few items into the preheated oil at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, use a wooden slotted spoon or tongs to remove from oil. Drain on paper towels.

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