Southern Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies are traditionally made with fine ground White Cornmeal but you can also use Yellow Cornmeal, too.

• 3/4 cup white cornmeal
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk***
• 1`whole egg
• 2 tablespoons ham or bacon drippings (or butter)
• 1 medium white onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 to 4 cups oil for deep frying oil in deep fryer to 375° F

METHOD

Place dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly mix.

When the oil is ready, drop a tablespoon of the batter into the hot oil, shaping slightly with your hand. This makes one Hush Puppy. Cook three or four at a time until light brown. They will usually turn over once.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot. Good with fried chicken or catfish. Makes 12 to 14 hush puppies.

***You may substitute for the buttermilk by placing 1 teaspoon of either vinegar or lemon juice, along with a pinch of salt in one-half glass of whole milk. Let stand for 10 minutes before using.

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Cliff Lowe

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