Jalapeno Hush Puppies

By lbgtdep

Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 15 minsYield: 2 dozen hush puppies

Ingredients

• 2 cups stone-ground cornmeal
• 1 Tabelspoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Corn oil, for deep frying

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the jalapenos, buttermilk, and egg. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
Heat the oil in large, cast iron dutch oven to 375 degrees F and drop the batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Drain and serve hot.