1 c. Yelton's best self-rising cornmeal
1 egg
1 minced onion
3/4 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. hot melted shortening

Add well-beaten egg and milk to meal. Add hot melted shortening and minced onion just before frying. Fry tablespoonful of batter in deep fat. Excellent when served with fish. Frying in grease used for frying fish adds an extra delicious flavor to hush puppies.