1 c. cornmeal
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
3 tbsp. chopped onion
1 c. buttermilk

Mix all dry ingredients. Add onion, then milk and egg (beaten). Drop by the spoonful into pan or kettle in which fish is being fried. Fry to a golden brown. Drain on paper. If a deep kettle is being used, the hushpuppies will float when done.