Crisp Fried Onion Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large Spanish onions (about 1 3/4 lb.)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. beer
1 large egg, beaten
vegetable oil

Preparation

Peel onions; cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings.
Place in a bowl; add cold water to cover.
Chill for 1 hour.
Drain on paper towels.
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
Add beer and egg, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth.
Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in Dutch oven. Heat to 375\u00b0.
Dip onion rings into batter; fry, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Yields 6 servings.