Hush Puppies

Makes about 12 to 20 pieces

      Oil for frying
1    cup cornmeal
¼   teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
2   tablespoons finely chopped white or
     green onion
2   tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons
     buttermilk
3   tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons water

Heat oil in the Cuisinart® 3.4-Quart Deep Fryer
until it reaches 375°F. While the oil is heating,
make the Hush Puppy batter.
Combine cornmeal, salt and baking soda in a
medium bowl. Stir in onion. Add buttermilk and
water  stir just to moisten the dry ingredients.
Form into rounded tablespoonfuls, drop carefully
into the hot oil and fry until golden brown,
turning once with a slotted spoon or wire
skimmer. Remove from the oil. Drain on layers of
paper towels. Serve immediately.