Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 finely minced onion
1/4 c. shortening
2 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 eggs, beaten slightly
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except water.
Add water.
Stir quickly to mix.
Shape into balls and fry in deep fat.
Yields 2 dozen.