The hush puppies at the Sanitary Fish Market in Morehead City, NC are, IMHO, the best. Here is their recipe off their website.
1 lb fine corn meal
1 egg
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoons Sugar
Pinch soda
1 Cup buttermilk
Stir, adding water, to thick consistency. Drop in deep fat [preferably Duke's Peanut Oil}. Cook in temperature of 375 degrees. Recipe serves six.Enjoy!