Low Country Hush Puppies

Whether you are at a fish fry or a southern barbecue joint, chances are, hush puppies are on the menu. These deep-fried balls of cornmeal batter are sometimes known as corn dodgers when north of the Mason-Dixon line. They are almost always served as an accompaniment to fried catfish.

In this classic recipe, the acid from the buttermilk reacts with the baking soda to leaven these hush puppies. The buttermilk also adds tanginess that is a nice contrast with the sweet corn batter. A li