Step 1

Mix first 5 ingredients.  In a separate bowl, add  buttermilk and egg.  Whisk until egg is well beaten.  Add green onion and stir.

Step 2

Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until well blended.

Step 3

Pour about three inches of oil into a deep pan.  Heat to medium high.

Step 4

Drop teaspoons of batter into the hot oil in batches.  Don't overcrowd the pan.  Do not walk away from the pan.  These puppies fry up quick.

Step 5

As soon as they start to brown, which will be a minute or less, turn them over. Keep turning to ensure they brown evenly. Fry until deep golden brown.

Step 6

Take a batch out and test for doneness. If they are getting too brown on the outside before the insides cook, the heat is too high.  Add a little oil to the pan to cool it down.

Step 7

Drain on paper towel. Sprinkle on salt while still hot.

Step 8

Serve with ketchup.