Hush Puppies Recipe

Name: Hush Puppies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: About 6 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups stone-ground cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1 large egg; Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Servings: persons

About 6 cups vegetable oil
2 cups stone-ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/2 cup minced onion
1 large egg
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0F.
2
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 4-quart wide heavy pot over medium heat until it registers 375u00b0F.
3
Meanwhile, whisk together cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, onion, and egg in a small bowl. Slowly pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
4
Fry rounded tablespoons of batter (about 10 per batch), turning occasionally, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 375u00b0F between batches. Keep hush puppies warm in oven.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: About 6 cups vegetable oil, 2 cups stone-ground cornmeal, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, 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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