Fried Mushrooms

Place the deep frying pan containing lard (see how old it is?) on the gas. (see how old it is? although I do have a gas stove)
Take half a pound of middle-sized mushrooms . Cut off the sandy base of the
stem. Wash the very carefully and dry them with a cloth.
Dip the mushrooms in batter composed of a beaten egg, three spoonfuls of
flour and enough beer to make a cream which is fluid but thick enough to coat the mushrooms.
Dip the musrooms in this paste, and throw the one by one into the smoking fat. Fry for five to six minutes. Lift them out. Drain. Salt (to taste).

Thanks to Patricia A. Guthrie!