Hush Puppies Recipe
Fried cornmeal balls served with honey butter
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Ingredients
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Hush Puppies
Honey Butter
Method
Hush Puppies
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- 2
- 3
Heat the oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). You can use a deep-fry thermometer to check the temperature.
- 4
Fry the hush puppies
Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- 5
Drain and serve
Once golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove hush puppies from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining batter.
Honey Butter
- 6
Mix the honey butter
In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and honey. Use a whisk or fork to blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey.