Batter-Fried Mushrooms

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup beer
- oil for deep frying
- 36 mushrooms mediums, whole, up to 48 and can be large

Directions:
- ** "A superb way to start a meal."
- Combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and baking powder in med bowl.
- Add beer and whisk until smooth.
- Cover and chill 30 minutes.
- Whisk again, let stand in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Batter can be prepared 1 day ahead if desired.
- Heat oil to 375 F. Holding stem, dip each mushroom into batter, covering cap completely.
- Fry in batches until golden brown.
- Allow oil to return to 375 F before adding next batch.
- Drain.