1 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. buttermilk
Vegetable oil

Combine first 7 ingredients; mix well. Carefully drop batter by level tablespoonsful into deep hot oil (370 degrees); cook only a few at a time, turning once. Fry 3 minutes or until Hush Puppies are golden brown. Drain well on paper towels. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.