Stagecoach Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups water
2 cups cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup soft butter
vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Boil water, add mix of cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking powder slowly, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove from heat, add butter and cool 10 minutes. Shape batter into 3X1 inch rolls.
Deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees). Fry only a few at a time until golden brown.
Drain well on paper towels.