Hush Puppies

• ▢ 1 cup (138g) cornmeal (half grits, half cooked cornmeal)
• ▢ 3/4 cup (110g) all-purpose flour scooped & leveled
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ 1 large egg lightly beaten
• ▢ 3/4 cup (169g) buttermilk
• ▢ 1/2 small onion grated (about ¼ to ⅓ cup)
• ▢ Peanut or vegetable oil for frying