June's Mama's Hush Puppies

1 cup Cornmeal
1/2 cup Flour
1 1/2 tsp. Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
Black Pepper to taste
1 Egg, beaten
1 cup Buttermilk
1 med. Onion, finely chopped
Deep Fat for fying

Combine dry ingredients and sift together.

Add beaten egg, buttermilk and chopped onion and mix well.

Drop by spoonfuls into deep, hotfat and cook to a golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Yield: 12 to 16 hush puppies.