1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tbsp. salt
1 beaten egg
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 sm. onion, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbsp. sugar

Sift together dry ingredients; add onion. Add beaten egg and milk to dry ingredients and stir. Drop a teaspoon of batter for each hush puppy into hot deep fat (360 degrees) frying only a few at a time. Fry until a golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.