SOUTHERN-STYLE HUSH PUPPIES

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This is a heavenly basic hush puppy recipe. Made with simple ingredients, you taste the sweet goodness of the cornbread. Bits of onion add a little pop of flavor. Just imagine these golden, delicious fried Southern-style hush puppy balls of goodness served alongside your favorite fried fish or shrimp. They're so tasty you could...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 c self-rising flour
1 c self-rising corn meal (not mix)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely minced (I use sweet onion)
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
1 pinch Old Bay seasoning
1 Tbsp sugar
3/4 to 1 c buttermilk
canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour and cornmeal. Add egg, onion, sugar, and spices.
  • 2. Add buttermilk and stir with a fork just until blended. The mixture should be fairly stiff. Add a little bit more buttermilk, if necessary.
  • 3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees.
  • 4. Drop dough by teaspoons into hot oil.
  • 5. Fy until hush puppies rise to the top and are golden brown.
  • 6. Remove from the fryer and drain on paper towels.
  • 7. Serve hot with honey butter, if desired. Enjoy delicious Southern-style hush puppies!

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