Hush Puppies I

Taken from an unidentified magazine article.

• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 to 1 1/4 cups milk
• Vegetable oil

Combine first 7 ingredients; add eggs and 1 cup milk, stirring well. Add additional milk, if necessary, for desired consistency.

Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan; heat to 375°. Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoonsful into oil. Fry a few at a time 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Yield: about 3 dozen.