Ole Time Hush Puppies

• 2 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1 c. plain flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt or regular salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• ground cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 to 1 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. green onions, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. hot cooking oil or bacon drippings
• 1 1/2 to 2 c. deep fat (cooking oil) for frying

1. Heat the 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooking oil in a deep-sided skillet or heavy-gauge pot.
2. (Heavy cast-iron pots and pans are best for this type of frying.)
3. Combine all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
4. Add the eggs, buttermilk and onions.
5. Stir well until you have a coarse batter.
6. Add the 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings (or oil) and blend well with the other ingredients.

yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, parsley, salt, garlic salt, ground cayenne pepper, eggs, buttermilk, green onions, hot cooking oil, cooking oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=271208 (may not work)