Crispy Onion Rings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup enriched corn meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup milk*
• 1 lb. large onions (sliced and separated into rings)
• Vegetable Oil

Directions:

Sift flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder. Add oil, eggs, and milk, mixing thoroughly. Dip onion rings into batter. Fry in hot deep vegetable oil for 2-3 mins. on each side (watch closely), till golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined platter and salt lightly.

*Can use beer instead of milk, if preferred.

This batter is also good when frying fish.

By Terri