2 c. yellow cornmeal
1 c. all purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1 egg
1/2 to 1 tsp. hot sauce
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. minced onion
1 c. whole kernel corn
Vegetable oil

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside. Combine egg and hot sauce; stir in buttermilk. Pour into dry ingredients, stirring just to mix. Stir in onion and corn. (Do not overmix).

Drop batter by tablespoons into deep, hot batter (350 degrees); cook only a few at a time, turning once. Fry three minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Yield 3 dozen.