Quick and Easy Hush Puppies
Makes:
2 dozen
Total Time:
15 min
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Category:
Breads
Sub Category: Quick Breads
what you need
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- Creole seasoning to taste
make it
Fill a Dutch oven or a deep fryer with vegetable oil to a 2-inch depth. Heat oil to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Add green onion and celery, stirring to combine.
In a small bowl, mix together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce. Combine buttermilk mixture with cornmeal mixture.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning several times, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with Creole seasoning to taste.
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