Hush Puppies

These are a must when you are serving any fried fish. Hush puppies are also irresistible all by themselves.

3/4 cup corn meal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 teaspoons bacon drippings, melted
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
Crisco or other vegetable shortening for frying

Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, and mix well.

Melt enough shortening in a skillet or deep fryer to completely cover the hush puppies. Heat to a temperature of 375°F. Drop batter by spoonfuls (approximately 1-1/2 inches in diameter), a few at a time, into the hot oil and deep fry until crisp and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain on paper towels, and serve at once. Makes about a dozen.