3-4 lg. onions
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2/3 c. water
1 beaten egg
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. lemon juice

Peel and slice onions into separate rings. Pour buttermilk into large shallow pan. Add onion rings and soak 30 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder, slat, red pepper, water, egg, oil, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Remove onion rings from buttermilk and dip into batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper.