1 1/2 c. white or yellow corn meal
1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. minced onion
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. buttermilk
Salad or cooking oil

Combine dry ingredients. Stir in buttermilk and egg. Let stand 30 minutes until batter thickens. Heat oil to 370 degrees. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls. Fry until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Keep hot in 300 degree oven until ready to use.