Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Deep Fried Onion Rings

4 large white onions
cold milk
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
¼ t. salt
Dash of pepper
2 T. melted shortening
1 beaten egg
1-2/3 cups milk
Flour

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Peel onions and slice into rounds 1/4-inch thick. Separate rings; soak in milk for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, melted shortening, egg, and 1 2/3 cups milk to make the batter. Drain onion rings; dip in batter then in flour. Fry onion rings in batches in deep fat at 360ºF to 370ºF for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

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