Hush Puppies

By awelsh728

Vegetable oil for frying
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Creole seasoning to taste

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• Creole seasoning to taste

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1.Fill a Dutch oven or a deep fryer with vegetable oil to a 2-inch depth. Heat oil
2.to 350°.
3.In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Add green onion and celery, stirring to combine.
4.In a small bowl, mix together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce. Combine buttermilk mixture with cornmeal mixture.
5.Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning several times, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with Creole seasoning to taste.