hush puppies

Name: Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) cornmeal; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cajun or creole seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1/2 tablespoon(s) white vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoon(s) grated onion; - oil, for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jun 4, 2024

These delectable fried cornmeal hush puppies, also commonly referred to as red horse bread, are such a treat. With their crispy outer edges and lightly sweetened, soft, tender centers. It’s easy to see why they’re such a southern favorite. These are the best I have ever made or tried. I love to serve them with catfish, red beans and rice, and oven roasted corn. Maybe it has been quite some time since you have had any. Maybe it feels like forever. They really are so simple to mix together and fry up. I like to fry mine in my deep fryer, but you can also use a heavy stock pot with oil.

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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.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cajun or creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
3 tablespoons grated onion
- oil, for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut)

How To Make hush puppies

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, add the milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in the vegetable oil, egg, and onion. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix just until incorporated.
Step 3

Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet to 365 degrees F. Using two small spoons, scoop a rounded spoonful onto 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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