Hush Puppies

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                               Hush Puppies

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Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Deep Fryer
                Nat. Pork Producers Council

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1               quart   vegetable oil -- for frying hush puppies
  1                 cup   white cornmeal
  1 1/2      teaspoons  flour
     1/2      teaspoon  baking powder
  1           teaspoon  sugar
     3/4      teaspoon  salt
     1/2            cup  buttermilk
  1                      egg -- beaten
     1/2         small   onion -- finely minced

In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375:F. Sift together dry ingredients into a
medium bowl; in a small bowl stir together buttermilk, egg and onion. Stir wet
ingredients into dry; stirring to mix well but do not overbeat. Drop one
tablespoonful at a time into the hot oil. In about three minutes, the hush
puppies will turn golden brown and float to the top. Remove from oil with a
slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Cuisine: Southern
Source: National Pork Producers Council
S(Internet address): http://www.nppc.org

Source:

rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes