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While cleaning my files I came across this recipe sent to me a while back.
I do not vouch for its authenticity.  It came with a group of famous recipes
via the internet.  After the discussion about the GF properties in this
recipe, I thought that this might give some of you closure on this issue.
Margaret

               Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion


               4 Vidalia or Texas Sweet Onions

               Batter:
                         1/3 C. Cornstarch
                       1 1/2 C. Flour
                         2 tsp. Garlic -- minced
                         2 tsp. Paprika
                         1 tsp. Salt
                         1 tsp. Pepper
                         24 oz. Beer

              Seasoned Flour:
                           2 C. Flour
                         4 tsp. Paprika
                         2 tsp. Garlic powder
                       1/2 tsp. Pepper
                       1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper


   Mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add beer,
   mix well. Cut about 3/4" off top of onion and peel. Cut into onion
   12 to 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
   Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion. Dip onion in seasoned
   flour and remove excess by shaking. Separate petals and dip in batter
   to coat thoroughly. Gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at
   375 to 400 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over, and fry an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
   Drain on paper towels.
   Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular
   cutter or apple corer. Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.


            Creamy Chili Sauce:
                     1 pint Mayonnaise
                     1 pint Sour cream
                     1/2 C. Chili sauce
                   1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper

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