Travis's Beer-Battered Onion Rings

                       Travis's Beer-Battered Onion Rings

2 cups all propose flour (1 1/2 for step #1, 1/2 cup #2)

1 Tbs plus 1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp salt

12 oz Heineken

1 lg egg

1 lg sweet onion ( Vidalia or Spanish)

salt to taste

1. Sift 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder and the salt into a medium bowl. Form a well in the center and pour in the beer and egg. Whisk, beginning in the center and expanding outward until a smooth batter forms.

2. Separate the onion slices into rings. Dust the rings with the remaining 1/2 cup flour.

3. In a large deep pot over med-high heat heat oil till 350 degrees on a candy thermometer. Dredge 5-6 rings in the batter and shake off the excess, and gently lower into the hot oil. After 30 seconds flip the rings over for another 30 seconds or until golden. Remove the rings with the tongs and drain them on paper towels. Place rings in oven at 200 degrees while the remaining rings are fried.

4. Sprinkle with salt and enjoy!