Hush Puppies

By DrChef

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 C yellow corn meal
• 1/4 C unbleached flour
• 2 t sugar
• 3/4 t baking powder
• 1/4 t baking soda
• 1 t salt
• 1/3 C chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 1/4 C water
• 1/2 C buttermilk
• oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oil to 375 F.
2. Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl. Blend well. Add onions, egg, water, and buttermilk. Stir just until moistened. Let dough sit for 5 minutes.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil and fry until dark golden brown (approx. 2 minutes), turning once.
4. Drain on paper towels.