2 1/2quartsor more water and buttermilk (or 2 1/2 quarts of either)
1/2cupshorteningmelted
3tablespoonsonionminced
4eggs
Instructions
Stir liquid into dry ingredients, making a thick batter. (Addition of shortening improves texture. Onion adds flavor. Eggs improve texture and flavor. All three are technically optional but they all improve the batter.)
Drop from spoon into fat which has been heated to 350°F -375°F. Fry to a golden brown.