Hush Puppies

Name: Hush Puppies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (140 g) cornmeal; ½ cup (62 g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 onion, finely chopped; ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk; 1 large egg, beaten; Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Kowbird

By Matt Horn

Published 2024

About

The memories of fish fries and riverside picnics come alive with each golden, crispy morsel of hush puppies. Crafted with a simple batter, hush puppies conjure communal feasts, laughter echoing over water, and the timeless charm of Southern hospitality.

Ingredients

1 cup (140 g) cornmeal
½ cup (62 g

Americas
United States
Side dish
Vegetarian

Method

In a medium bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and onion.
Stir in the buttermilk and egg to make a medium-thick batter.
In a deep-fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil until it reaches 350°F (177°C).
Working in batches, carefully drop the batter by tablespoonfuls int