Deep Fried Onion Rings

4 large white onions
cold milk
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 Tbls. melted shortening
1 beaten egg
1 2/3 cups milk
flour

Peel onions and slice into rounds about 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 360 degrees to 370 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Enjoy!