Hushpuppies

Hushpuppies 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup milk 1 small onion, minced 1 egg, lightly beaten Vegetable oil Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add milk, onion, and egg and stir until combined. Set aside while oil heats. Heat oil to 375 degrees in a Dutch oven. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into oil and fry until lightly browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Place on paper towels and serve warm. Yield: about 3 dozen