Hush puppies

Hush puppies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 Tbsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• water - 1/4 c
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• all-purpose flour - 1/2 c
• buttermilk or sour milk - 1 c
• beaten egg - 1 item
• cornmeal
• finely chopped onion - 1/2 c
• shortening or cooking oil for deep fat frying - 1 item

How to make hush puppies:

In mixing bowl stir together egg, buttermilk, onion and water; set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture; stir just until moistened. Drop by tablespoons into deep hot fat (375°). Fry about 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot. Makes about 24.

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