Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients
1 1/2 c self rising flour, divided
2 lg. eggs
l tsp. black pepper, divided
2 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt, divided
3 green tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices

Directions
Whisk together 1 tablespoon flour, buttermilk, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in
a small bowl. Stir together remaining flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a
shallow bowl. Dip tomato slices in buttermilk mixture; dredge in flour mixture. Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees. Fry tomatoes 2 1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.