Vegetable oil
2 1/4 c. yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. buttermilk

Heat oil (1 inch) to 375 degrees. Mix cornmeal, salt, onion and baking soda. Stir in buttermilk. Drop by spoonful into hot oil. Fry until brown, about 2 minutes. About 2 dozen.