Hush Puppies Recipe
hushpuppies served with whipped old bay honey butter
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Ingredients
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Hush Puppies
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the chopped onion.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and beaten egg. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Hush Puppies
Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5