Classic Buttermilk Hush Puppies

By Coppermouse

These basic hush puppies are deep fried to perfection and served with fried catfish. These hush puppies are made without onion.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk
• vegetable oil for deep frying

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk milk and egg together and combine with dry ingredients; batter should hold its shape when picked up with a spoon. If batter is too soft, add more cornmeal until it is firm enough to hold shape. Drop 3 to 4 at a time by tablespoon into 350° oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning several times. Allow oil to heat a few seconds before frying the next batch.