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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: flour
Keyword: Hush Puppies
Servings: 14 Balls
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 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

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the first six ingredients (through salt). Make a well in the center of flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, combine the next three ingredients (through green onions). Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).
    Hush puppies batter
  • In a 3-qt. saucepan or deep-fat fryer heat 2 inches (5cm) vegetable oil to 375 °F (190 °C) or each hush puppy, drop a slightly rounded tablespoon of the batter into hot oil. Fry, three or four at a time, 3 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Notes

Adapted from Taste of Home.
To make 1/2 cup sour milk, place 2 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/2 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand 5 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 14Pieces | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g