Light And Fluffy Fritter Batter

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for sweet fritters)
• 1 tablespoon brandy (optional, for sweet fritters)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar (optional, for seafood fritters)
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional, for seafood fritters)
• Clam or oyster liquor (optional, substitute for water)

Method

1. 1 Stir salt into egg yolks in a bowl.
2. 2 Slowly add oil, then brandy and sugar (if using sweet batter).
3. 3 Whisk in flour and water a little at a time until smooth.
4. 4 Let batter rest for at least two hours.
5. 5 Stiffly beat egg whites and fold them into the batter just before use.