2 c. corn meal
1 sm. onion, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. vegetable oil or butter

Combine corn meal, onion, and salt in a deep mixing bowl. Beat in egg and water; add butter. Set aside for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet. Brown hush puppies on both sides.