HUSH PUPPIES

1 cup flour

1 cup cornmeal

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 to 3/4 cup buttermilk

Vegetable oil for frying

In a large bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the onion and buttermilk. Stir until the batter is just moistened, adding additional buttermilk if needed. In a deep frying pan heat the oil on high. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil so the batter is completely covered and can roll in the oil. Cook until brown.

Makes 6 servings.