Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 c. milk
3 eggs, beaten
shortening or cooking oil

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients together.
Add onion.
Stir in milk and eggs.
Put skillet over high heat and add shortening or oil to a depth of about 1-inch.
Drop batter by teaspoon into hot fat and fry until golden brown (about 2 to 3 minutes).
Remove and drain.
Repeat cooking step until all batter is used.