Fried onion rings

      1    Spanish onion, large
      1 c  Flour, unsifted
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Baking soda
           Egg
      1 c  Buttermilk
           Peanut oil

Cut onions into slices 1/4 inch thick. Separate slices into rings. Soak in ice water for at least two hours. Drain, then dry. Meanwhile, sift flour with salt and baking soda. Beat egg;add buttermilk add 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.


Yield: 8 Servings