Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 pinch baking soda 
• 0.5 cup buttermilk 
• 0.5 cup cornmeal 
• 1  eggs lightly beaten
• 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
• 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil 
• 12 servings reserved vegetable oil 

Equipment

• paper towels
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; mix well, and set aside.
2. Dissolve soda in buttermik in a small mixing bowl.
3. Add egg, onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; stir well.
4. Add to dry ingredients, mixing well.
5. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into deep, hot oil (350), cooking only a few at a time. Fry 3 minutes; turn and fry an additional 3 minutes or until hush puppies are golden brown.
6. Drain well on paper towels.
7. Serve immediately.