HUSHPUPPIES
About 50 hushpuppies
These morsels of fried cornmeal batter are flavored with onion and have a crusty, golden brown exterior. Traditionally fried alongside fish, they are also a popular side dish at barbecue establishments throughout the South. Please read about Deep-Frying.
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
Whisk together thoroughly in a large bowl:
- 1 ⅔ cups fine (265g) or medium-grind cornmeal (250g)
- ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Whisk together in medium bowl:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (245g) buttermilk
- ½ cup grated onion
Add to the cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined.
Heat to 365°F in a deep-fryer, deep heavy pot, or Dutch oven:
- 2 inches vegetable oil or shortening
Using a measuring tablespoon, gently drop the batter into the hot fat. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden brown, 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and place in the oven to keep warm. Serve warm.