Hush Puppies I

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 3 cups cornmeal 
• 1  eggs beaten
• 1.5 cups milk 
• 1 small onion minced
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• paper towels
• mixing bowl
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, salt, milk, and water.
3. Mix in egg and chopped onion.
4. Shape the batter into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
5. Use a long handled spoon to gently slide the hush puppies into the hot oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time, until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and roll on paper towels to briefly drain.
7. Serve hot.