Fried Onion Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 large Spanish onions
1 c. unsifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk
peanut oil

Preparation

Cut onions into slices 1/4 inch thick.
Separate slices into rings.
Sift in ice water for at least 2 hours.
Drain, then dry. Sift flour with salt and baking soda.
Beat egg; add buttermilk and dry ingredients and beat until blended.
Dip onion rings into batter and fry in deep, hot peanut oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.