Onion Rings

Ingredients:

• 3 large Spanish onions or sweet onions
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• cooking oil for deep frying

Preparation:

Wash and peel onions, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Separate rounds into rings. In a bowl, combine flour, seasonings, and baking powder. In a measuring cup, whisk together egg and milk. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients, blending well. Dip onion rings into batter, then drip into deep fat at about 365°. Fry until golden brown, turning to brown both sides. Remove to paper towels or brown paper bag to drain thoroughly. Sprinkle with a little salt before serving. Fried onion rings recipe serves 6 to 8.