Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) soda
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) garlic powder
• 1/2 onion salt
• 1 egg, beaten well
• 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk (start with 3/4 cup (175 ml) & add rest if needed)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onion
• optional: 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup (225 ml) corn

Instructions

• Mix lightly.
• Form into walnut-sized balls.
• Deep fry at 375 degrees (200 C.) F., turning once.
• Drain well.