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Ingredients
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Hush Puppies
Maple Butter
Method
Hush Puppies
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well to combine all dry ingredients.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chopped onion, beaten egg, and buttermilk until well combined. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be lumpy.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter into it; it should sizzle and float.
- 4
Fry the Hush Puppies
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- 5
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, remove hush puppies from the oil and drain on paper towels. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Maple Butter
- 6
Mix the Butter
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and maple syrup. Use a fork or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the maple butter to a serving dish and serve alongside the warm hush puppies.
