Hush Puppies

• 1 1/2 cups white cornmeal
• 4 teaspoons flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Salt to taste, if desired
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup rapidly boiling water
• Fresh corn oil to cover

1. Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, grated onion and egg and blend well.
2. Add the water rapidly while stirring.
3. The water must be boiling when added.
4. Heat the oil to 370 degrees.
5. Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls into the oil.
6. Cook until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels.

white cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, onion, egg, rapidly boiling water, corn oil

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/5783 (may not work)