Hushpuppies (Stagecoach Inn)

By jasonhewitt

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 C Water
• 3/4 C Butter (real butter)
• 2 C plus 2 Tbs White Cornmeal
• 1/2 C (Scant) Sugar
• 1 Tbs Salt
• 1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
• Oil For Deep Frying

Preparation

Step 1

Combine water and butter and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Blend dry ingredients in medium bowl. Remove butter from heat and fold in dry ingredients. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Form into 2-inch balls, then roll into sticks.

Heat oil to 350 degrees. Add puppies in small amounts and fry, turning once, until browned (about 2 minutes per side). Keep oil temperature constant. Drain on paper towels. Serve Hot.