Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. vegetable oil
3 c. cornmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, minced

Preparation

In a deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 365\u00b0.
In large mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients; blend well.
Shape batter into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
Use a long handle spoon to slide balls into the oil.
Cook hush puppies, 8 or 10 at a time, until brown.
Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon.
Roll on paper towels until drained.
Serve hot.
Makes 2 dozen.