Hush Puppies

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons dry onion
• 1 medium egg
• 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk or yogurt (powdered buttermilk is fine)

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and dry onion. When everything is well distributed, stir in the egg and buttermilk. Stir it up until everything is evenly moistened. The batter will be thick like muffin batter. Drop the batter by smallish spoonfuls into deep hot fat, about 375°. Try not to crowd the pan as you fry them. Turn when the underside is done, and continue frying until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. These are traditionally served with fish, but they are good with casseroles too, and also with salmon loaf. This amount is enough for a family of 6.