Cajun Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour milk
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
vegetable oil, for deep frying or vegetable shortening

Preparation

In a small mixing bowl stir the egg, buttermilk, green onions and water together.
In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
Add the egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
In a heavy saucepan or deep fryer, heat abut 2 inches of oil or shortening to 375 degrees.
Drop batter by tablespoons into hot fat.
Fry a few at a time, for 2 minutes, turning once.
Drain on paper towels, keep warm in a 325 degree oven until they are all fried.