Southern Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cornmeal
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
salad oil or shortening

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients; add buttermilk, egg and onion, stirring well.
Carefully drop batter by tablespoon into deep hot oil (370\u00b0), cook only a few at a time, turning once.
Fry until hush puppies are golden brown (3 to 5 minutes).
Drain well on paper towels.