BATTER:

1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. plus 3 tbsp. beer
2 tbsp. melted butter

Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat eggs slightly, add beer and melted butter. Stir the dry ingredients into liquids and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.

ONION RINGS:

3 or 4 lg. Texas onions
1/2 c. flour
1 qt. cooking oil

Peel and slice onions and separate into rings. Coat onions with flour. In a large skillet, pour cooking oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Heat to 375 degrees. Dip floured onion rings into batter. Fry on each side 2 or 3 minutes or until brown. Drain well and serve.