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hush puppies

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Old Monroe, MO

These southern Hush Puppies are crispy on the outside and soft and tender in the center. They are easy to prepare and quick to come together. They can be mixed and ready for the fryer in less than ten minutes.

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yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For hush puppies

  • 1 c
    cornmeal
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    cajun or creole seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    egg
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated onion
  • oil for frying (canola, vegetable or peanut)

How To Make hush puppies

  • 1
    Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, Cajun seasoning and salt.
  • 2
    In a separate medium bowl add your milk and vinegar; let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in vegetable oil, egg and onion. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix just until incorporated.
  • 3
    Heat oil to 365 degrees. Using two small spoons; scoop a rounded spoonful on to one spoon and gently push it off with the second spoon. Fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve promptly.
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