Hush puppies

1-1/2 cups Polenta or Yellow Corn Meal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
Vegetable oil for deep fat frying

1. Pour oil into deep fat fryer or 2-quart saucepan [or shallow fry but u won't get round balls]
2. While oil is heating, combine corn meal, flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
3. Add milk, egg and onion; mix well.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry only a few at a time until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn once with slotted spoon for best browning.
5. Remove from oil; drain on several layers of paper towels.

Makes About 2 dozen

Try a variation by adding other ingredients such as finely chopped chillis and/or cheese. Goes great with fish!