From the Kitchen of: Sylvia

The addition of cayenne pepper in this recipe makes these onion rings a little spicier

than traditional ones. If you don't like spicy foods, eliminte the cayenne.

2 lg Sweet onions

1 Egg

2/3 C Water

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

1 tsp Lemon juice

1 C All-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp Baking powder

1 to 1 1/4 tsp Salt

1/8 to 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

Oil for deep-fat frying

Cut onions into 1/2-inche slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice

water and soak for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat egg, water, oil and lemon juice.

Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth.

Drain onion rings; dip into batter.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry onion

rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels.

Yield: 4-6 servings.