Cornmeal Dumplings
["2 c. self-rising cornmeal", "1/2 c. self-rising flour", "1 large onion, chopped", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "2 Tbsp. melted shortening", "1 egg", "3/4 c. buttermilk"]
["Mix", "all", "ingredients", "into a stiff dough and then make into small", "balls", "1/4-inch", "thick.", "Drop into 4 cups boiling liquid from salt-cured ham or shoulder bone.", "Cook 10 minutes or until done."]
["cornmeal", "flour", "onion", "black pepper", "shortening", "egg", "buttermilk"]