CRISPY ONION RINGS recipe

3 or 5 Spanish-type onions*

3 c. buttermilk or milk

1 c. all-purpose flour

2/3 c. water

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Oil for frying

Peel and slice onions about 1/3 inch thick; separate into rings. Pour buttermilk into large shallow pan. Add onion rings and let soak for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients, except oil for frying, in a bowl and stir until smooth. Heat frying oil on medium-high heat. Remove onion rings from buttermilk and dip into batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain rings on paper towels. Makes 6-8 servings. *If onions are small then use 4.