Southern Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Crisco oil for frying
3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
1/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 c. finely chopped onion

Preparation

Heat 2 to 3 inches Crisco oil in deep fryer or large saucepan to 375\u00b0.
Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl.
Add remaining ingredients.
Mix well.
Drop batter by tablespoons into hot oil.
Fry a few at a time, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve immediately or keep warm in 175\u00b0 oven.
Makes about 1 dozen hush puppies.