Hush puppies

Hush puppies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 Tbsp
• baking powder - 2 Tbsp
• boiling water - 1 c
• shortening - 1/4 c
• salt and pepper to taste - 1 item
• yellow cornmeal - 2 c
• finely minced onion - 1 item
• eggs, beaten slightly - 2 item

How to make hush puppies:

Mix all ingredients except water. Add water. Stir quickly to mix. Shape into balls and fry in deep fat. Yields 2 dozen.

Recipe categories: American, Side dish, Southern u.s..