Hush Puppies with Jalapeno Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels or drained kernel corn from can
• chopped jalapeno peppers or mild chilies, as desired

Preparation:

Combine all the ingredients; drop the dough by spoonfuls in hot fat (about 365° - 375°) in a deep-fat fryer. Cook until the hush puppies are golden brown.