Hush puppies

3/4 cup of yellow corn meal

1/3 cup of all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

1/4 teaspoon of baking soda

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 cup of milk or buttermilk

1 egg

2 teaspoons of bacon drippings (optional)

1 jalapeno pepper, stems and seeds removed, finely diced

1/3 cup of diced onions

Oil for frying

Mix together all ingredients.

In batches, cook tablespoon-sized balls of dough in hot oil, until crisp and golden brown (about two minutes).

Makes about 20 hush puppies.