Freezing batter

[Barmaid]

I made some batter for fish tonight with flour, oil, beer, salt and pepper and an egg white whipped to soft peak stage. It was pretty lush.

Do you think I can freeze the remainder? I have loads left and I HATE chucking food out.

[poodicat]

Dont think it would come back as good,separates easily!

[jack daniels]

It will be runnier when it's defrosted but just add some more flour to bring it to the right consistency and add some baking powder to help it become crispy batter when fried

[poodicat]

its reasonably cheap to make,make less next time

[Clanad]

Unless the folks recommending the freezing have had personal experience with its success, I'd be sceptical, since there are a number of things in the recipe that won't freeze very well if at all... the beer, the oil and the egg whites. Egg whites collapse and turn a yucky, runny mess, even when refrigerated for very long... But... good luck!

[Captain-jack]

Batter refrigeratad should keep for up to 3 days from fresh.You will know if its off by the smell.Freezing wastes the batter.