2 c  Cornmeal                            2 ea Jalapeno peppers; seeded and
   1/2 c  Pancake mix                              -diced
     1 ts Baking powder                       1 ea Egg
 2 1/2 ts Sugar                               1 c  Buttermilk
     1 ts Salt                                2 tb Vegetable oil
   1/2 c  Diced onion                       1/8 ts Hot sauce
   1/2 c  Diced green pepper                       Vegetable oil
    Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Add egg
 and next 3 ingredients, and stir well.
    Pour oil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven or heavy
 saucepan. Heat to 375 F. Carefully drop batter by rounded
 tablespoonfuls into oil; cook only a few at a time, turning once. Fry
 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until hush puppies are golden brown.
 Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
                
                 Yields       
                4 dozen                
