Hush Puppies
["2 c. yellow cornmeal", "1 Tbsp. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 egg, beaten", "1 1/3 c. buttermilk", "2 c. shortening", "finely chopped onion (optional)", "1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)"]
["Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in bowl.", "Stir in egg, onion and cayenne pepper.", "Add your buttermilk; beat well.", "Heat oil in heavy cast-iron frypan.", "Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of batter into hot oil.", "Fry until brown. Drain on paper towel (to remove any excess oil)."]
["yellow cornmeal", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "egg", "buttermilk", "shortening", "onion", "cayenne pepper"]