Fried catfish

Ingredients:

6 catfish fillets, good size
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Few drops of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce, optional
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup bacon drippings or canola oil

Preparation:

Sprinkle fillets on both sides with the pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and desired amount of hot sauce.
Allow fillets to set at room temperature for 10 or 15 minutes.
Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and remaining salt, mixing well.
Dredge fillets in the flour/cornmeal mixture and fry in hot oil for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Serve at once.