1 1/2 cups white corn meal
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/8 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten

Hush Puppies

1. Combine all the ingredients and make smooth dough.
2. Heat oil to 2" deep in a pan, drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil, frying few at a time until golden brown.
3. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.