Hush Puppies

Ingredients:
1/4 c. presifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. corn meal
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
Fat or shortening for deep frying. 

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.  Add corn meal and mix.  Add onion, egg and milk.  Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  Drop by tablespoons into deep fat heated to 365 degrees.  Fry for 5-6 minutes or until golden and crisp on both sides.  Drain.  Serve hot.