Good Old Fashioned Hush Puppies
A Classic Down-South Recipe
Here's a real old-time traditional down South recipe that is a particular favorite with fried fish...especially Catfish.
Hush puppy recipe
Shortening, or oil for frying
1/2 cup cornmeal, preferably stoneground
6 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
scant 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup very finely minced white onion
1/3 cup fresh, whole corn kernels ( or substitute frozen corn, parboiled and drained)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
(Variations: Add 3/4 cup very finely shredded sharp cheddar and a pinch of ground red pepper (cayenne)
In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/8 inch shortening or oil until smoking.
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in onion and corn, and the variation ingredient if using. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk. Stir until just combined, do not overmix.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. (Note: Do not crowd the skillet, cook hush puppies in several batches if necessary.) Cook about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, turning several times or until golden-brown. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
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9 Comments
Post a CommentSounds Great!! Can't wait to try yours, this recipe is very similar to one of my own (G)!!
I think by adding the buttermilk will make them even better!!!
These can be made in a regular skillet? Who knew!
(In my best southern drawl) I love me some hush puppies!
Ohhhh, this sounds tasty AND easy!!
Sinfully delish! :)
My husband has a cast iron stomach and he can't eat hush puppies, way to much grease and after taste and he's tried them in some high end restaurants. Living in the south but I can do w/o hush puppies and grits! Give me a good NY bagel anyday.
Some of the best hush puppies I ever had was when I was passing thru Baton Rouge, but I'll bet yours are better! Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to make them for my boyfriend. He's from 'Bama and like downhome cook'n!
I love hush puppies but have never made them - am going to have to try this thanks bunches for the recipe, got me hungry now :)
Don't you know I love these?! I can't have them because they are fried.
Wow, this sounds so delicious. I love catfish, too. I used to have a boyfriend who would fish for catfish and it was always a summertime treat to have fresh catfish!