Mix together in a bowl the cornmeal,[cut off] sugar, baking powder, baking soda and oni[cut off]
[cut off] in center of dry ingredients and add a mixture [cut off]e buttermilk and egg all at one time. Mix until [cut off]lended. Using about a heaping tablespoonful for [cut off] drop into hot fat, frying only as many cakes at [cut off]ime as will float uncrowded one layer at a time. [cut off]3 to 4 minutes, or until well browned.
Turn cakes with tongs or a fork as they rise [cut off]e surface and several times during cooking. Do [cut off]pierce. Remove cakes with slotted spoon; drain [cut off] fat for a few seconds before removing to absorbent [cut off]er. Serve hot. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen Hush [cut off]pies.
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