Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          self rising white cornmeal
   1      cup           all purpose flour
   1      tablespoon    sugar
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
   1      teaspoon      onion powder OR
   1      medium        onion chopped fine
   2 1/4  cups          buttermilk
   2      tablespoons   bacon dripping -- (optional)

Preparation:

Combine all dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and bacon drippings and stir mixture until well blended. Pour about 4 inches of cooking oil into saucepan or deep fryer to 350F. With a teaspoon, scoop some batter and with your finger slid it into the oil. As hush puppies float to the top, turn them so they brown evenly. Drain on paper towels. Makes about 3 dozen.