Hush Puppies

Appetizers

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Servings: Servings 14 balls Source:

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk*

1 small onion, finely chopped

Vegetable oil or shortening for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a medium bowl stir together first six ingredients ( through salt). Make a well in center of flour mixture.

In a small bowl combine next three ingredients (through green onions).

Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture, just until moistened. (Batter should be lumpy)

In a 3-qt. saucepan or deep-fat fryer heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 375°For each hush puppy, drop a slightly rounded tablespoon of the batter into hot oil.

Fry, three or four at a time, 3 minutes or until golden, turning once.

Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Notes

Adapted from Taste of Home.

To make 1/2 cup sour milk, place 2 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/2 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand 5 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Calories 65 kcal
Calories from Fat 9
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 13mg
Sodium 73mg
Potassium 66mg
Vitamin A