Hush puppies

Hush puppies

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 1 Tbsp
• buttermilk
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• egg, beaten - 1 item
• finely chopped onion - 6 Tbsp
• cayenne pepper - 1 tsp
• lard or shortening - 2 c
• white cornmeal - 2 c

How to make hush puppies:

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium size bowl. Stir in egg, onion and cayenne pepper. Add buttermilk; beat well. Heat lard in heavy frypan until hot, about 375°. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of batter into hot fat. Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Wrap hush puppies in heavy foil; place in warm oven (250°) until ready to serve. Makes 4 dozen.

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