Hush Puppies
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno (optional) or dash of cayenne
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
Combine meal, baking powder, salt ,minced onion, minced jalapeno, milk and egg. Form by hand into oblong pones about 2 inches long or drop from tablespoon into hot grease at about 270 degrees. Drain on paper towel and keep arm in oven until served.