Hushpuppies 

6 cups peanut oil 
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal 
1/2 cup self-rising flour 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1 small onion, chopped 
1 cup buttermilk 
1 egg, lightly beaten

Using a deep pot, preheat oil for frying to 350 degrees F. 
Using a mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, 
and salt. Stir in the onion. In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and egg. 
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until blended.
Drop the batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into the oil. Dip the spoon in a glass 
of water after each hushpuppy is dropped in the oil. Fry until golden brown, 
turning the hushpuppies during the cooking process.