Cookbook:Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies
Category	Fritter recipes
Servings	8–10
Time	5–7 minutes per batch
Difficulty

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Ingredients

• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1½ cups yellow corn meal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1¾ teaspoons salt
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup vegetable oil

Procedure

1. Pour oil 3–4 inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) deep in a pan and preheat to 370°F (~190°C).
2. In bowl mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne.
3. Mix in eggs, green onions, milk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
4. Spoon 6–7 tablespoons of the batter into preheated oil.
5. Fry, stirring constantly for overall browning, until golden brown.
6. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Notes, tips, and variations

• ⅓ cup minced green onions may be substituted for fresh onions.
• Add 6 oz (170 g) pimento cheese to the batter.