Hush Puppies

3/4 cup white cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk or good dark beer
1`whole egg
1 small to medium onion, peeled and finely chopped

Mix all dry ingredients. Add the egg, liquid and onion. Mix well and set aside for a little while to rest -at least 10 minutes. The cornmeal and flour need to soak up all that liquid to make a good tender bread. Drop by a rounded tablespoon full into hot oil. They should float up to the top quickly. Stir them around letting them brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.