Hush Puppies
Hush Puppies - fried croquettes made with cornmeal and onion. Homemade hush puppy recipe that goes well with fried catfish and southern seafood dishes.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 14 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or sour milk)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- vegetable oil (or shortening for deep-fat frying)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, stir together the first six ingredients (up to the salt). Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the next three ingredients (up to the green onions). Add the egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened; the batter should be lumpy.
- 3
In a 3-quart saucepan or deep fryer, heat 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C). For each hush puppy, drop a slightly rounded tablespoon of batter into the hot oil. Fry three or four at a time for 3 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.