According to legend, “Hush Puppies” originated at a fish fry when someone dropped corn-bread batter into the kettle of heated fat and tossed the fried cakes to the hungry dogs.  They looked and smelled so tempting that folks have been eating them ever since!

Mix together:
1 c. corn meal
1 c. flour
½ c. finely minced onion
3 t. baking powder
1 t. salt

Blend and add:
1 egg
1 ½ c. milk

Add liquid ingredients all at once to dry ingredients and stir quickly.  Drop by Tablespoonfuls into hot fat in which fish have been fried.  When brown on all sides, drain on paper towels and serve.