Ready in: < 30 minutes

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Ingredients

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* Vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 cup cornmeal
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup shortening
* 1 cup milk
* 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
* 1 egg

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Methods :

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Heat oil (1 inch) in Dutch oven to 375:. Mix remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, about 1 minute; drain.

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This recipe for Hush Puppies II serves/makes 4.