Hush Puppies
["1 c. all-purpose flour", "1 c. corn meal", "1 pinch salt", "1 pinch baking soda", "1 egg", "1 medium chopped onion (optional)", "buttermilk to moisten"]
["Heat vegetable oil.", "Use a deep fat fryer or use approximately 2 inches of oil in a deep frying", "pan.", "Mix dry ingredients.", "Add egg and buttermilk until you reach a consistency that the mixture will hold its", "shape when rolled into a ball.", "Fold in chopped onion.", "Roll into 1 to 2 inch balls and drop into hot vegetable oil.", "Fry until golden brown.", "Serve hot."]
["flour", "corn meal", "salt", "baking soda", "egg", "onion", "buttermilk"]