Buttermilk Hushpuppies Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Hushpuppies Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt (see note); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (optional); Oil for frying; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh juice from one lemon; 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped scallions