1 c. yellow corn meal
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
1/2 tsp. onion salt (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. green onions, chopped (optional)

Stir dry ingredients together and make a "well" in the center. Blend the buttermilk into the beaten egg and add gently to the "well". Add green onions. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Hush puppies will puff up and come to the surface. Fry until nicely browned. Do not overcrowd pan.