Ingredients

• Crisco Shortening or Crisco Oil for deep frying
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Directions

Heat 2 to 3 Crisco Shortening or Crisco Oil to 365 degrees in deep fryer or deep saucepan. combine cornmeal flour, baking soda and salt in large bowl.  Stir in buttermilk, egg and onion.  Mix well.

Drop by teaspoonfulsl, a few at at ime, into shortening or oil.  Fry 2 minutes or until dark, golden brown.  Turn  as needed for even browning.  Remove with slotted metal spoon.  Drain on paper towels.  SErve immediately.

Tips:  You can substitute cornmeal mix for the cormeal, salt and baking soda.

8 serving