1 c  Flour, sifted
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
1    Egg
1 c  Buttermilk
Peanut oil

3-4 ea spanish onion, large Cut onions into slices 1/4 inch thick.
Separate slices into rings. Soak in ice water for at least two hours.
Drain, then dry. Meanwhile, sift flour with salt and baking soda. Beat
egg;add buttermilk add dry ingredients and beat until blended. Dip onion
rings into batter and fry in deep hot peanut oil until golden brown. Drain
on paper towels.