Ole Time Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. seasoned salt or regular salt
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
ground cayenne pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 to 1 c. buttermilk
1 c. green onions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. hot cooking oil or bacon drippings
1 1/2 to 2 c. deep fat (cooking oil) for frying

Preparation

Heat the 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooking oil in a deep-sided skillet or heavy-gauge pot.
(Heavy cast-iron pots and pans are best for this type of frying.)
Combine all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add the eggs, buttermilk and onions.
Stir well until you have a coarse batter.
Add the 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings (or oil) and blend well with the other ingredients.