3-4 lg. noonday onions
3 c. buttermilk or milk
1 c. all purpose flour
2/3 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Oil for frying

Peel and slice onions about 1/3 inch thick; separate into rings. Pour buttermilk into large shallow pan. Add onion rings and soak for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients, except oil for frying, in a bowl and stir until smooth. Heat frying oil on medium-high heat. Remove onion rings from buttermilk and dip into batter. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain rings on paper towels. Makes 6-9 servings.