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Long John Silver’s batter: cornstarch and club soda, secrets of professional crispness

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Long John Silver’s Secret Batter Recipe Finally Revealed

After decades of mystery, the exact formula for Long John Silver’s iconic batter can now be recreated in your kitchen. This golden, crispy coating that made the chain famous relies on a minimalist blend of only six dry ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

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