Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups onion, finely chopped
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
Hot oil for frying
Preparation
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Heat oil to about 375 degrees. Form the dough into soft balls and drop into the hot grease a few at a time. (Be careful because too many will cool the grease, and they will become greasy and stick together.) Each ball should float to the top after a few seconds. Turn to brown evenly. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon onto paper towels and eat immediately.
