2 cups yellow corn meal 
2 tablespoons flour 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
1 tablespoon sugar 
2 teaspoons salt 
1/2 teaspoon Szeged Paprika (or 1/8 teaspoon Szeged HOT Paprika)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions 
Freshly ground black pepper to taste 
Boiling water 
1 egg, beaten 
1/4 cup milk 
Oil for frying 

Heat oil in deep skillet or fryer to 375°F.
Mix all dry ingredients except the baking powder. Pour in enough hot water to make a thick mush, making sure all
ingredients are moistened. Add milk, egg and baking powder and mix thoroughly.

Drop by spoonfuls (or use a small ice cream scoop) into oil, and fry until golden brown.

Marvelous with fish or shellfish. Fried catfish and hush puppies are a particularly classic combination.