Corn Dodgers (Hush Puppies) Recipe

Name: Corn Dodgers (Hush Puppies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, plus more if needed; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; Peanut oil for deep-frying

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped onion
Peanut oil for deep-frying

1
Mix the cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
2
Beat the buttermilk and egg together and combine with the dry ingredients and onion.
3
The batter should be stiff enough to hold its shape.
4
If the batter is too soft, add more cornmeal until it is firm enough to hold shape.
5
In a deep frying pan, pour peanut oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat to 350F.
6
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown.
7
Maintain the oil temperature and fry in batches of four or five.
8
Drain on paper towels and hold in a warm oven until all the hush puppies are finished.
9
Serve hot.
10
WILD ONION CORN DODGERS: Substitute 3 tablespoons chopped wild onions or scallions for the chopped onion and proceed as directed.
11
JALAPENO CORN DODGERS: Add a tablespoon of minced fresh jalapeno chiles and proceed as directed.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, plus more if needed, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Corn Dodgers (Hush Puppies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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