Jalapeno Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Crisco shortening for deep frying
1 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. chopped onions

Preparation

Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco in deep fryer or deep saucepan. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
Stir in buttermilk, egg and onion; mix well.
Drop by teaspoons, a few at a time, into shortening.
Fry 2 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning.
Remove with slotted metal spoon.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately.