Hush Puppies
["1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal", "1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 egg", "1 small onion, chopped", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)", "oil (for frying)"]
["Serve these golden, light and delicately sweet muffins with a cake-like texture for breakfast or brunch or with baked ham for dinner."]
["yellow cornmeal", "all-purpose", "baking powder", "salt", "baking soda", "egg", "onion", "buttermilk", "pepper", "oil"]