Hushpuppies

3 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying

1 cup cornmeal

½ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 large egg

1 small onion, chopped

¼ to ½ cup milk

In a deep fryer or large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, salt, baking powder, egg, onion, and milk and mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until a deep golden brown on both sides. the hushpuppies should float in the oil. remove when done and drain on paper towels. Serve while hot.

Makes 6 to 8 hushpuppies

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