Hush Puppies

These are a delicious fried bread which naturally accompanies fried fish. Don't be deceived by the rocks that most restaurants serve, Mama's were great!

10 minutes to prepare, 10 minutes to cook

Makes 6 servings (roughly 18 Hush Puppies)

Janice T. Watlington

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Corn Meal
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 cup Flour all purpose
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1 large Egg beaten
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Onion finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup Green Pepper diced, optional
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper seeded and chopped, optional

Directions

Combine Corn Meal, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Flour, and Sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine Egg, Milk, Onion, and Peppers, if used. Add to dry ingredients. Mix until all is moistened.

I don't remember Mama ever adding the optional ingredients !

Pour Oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch Oven or heavy sauce pan and heat to 375 deg. F. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into oil. Fry in batches 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Usually, these accompany fish and are fried in the same oil, giving them additional flavor.

If you can find Self-rising Cornmeal, you may use it in this recipe. Simply leave out the Baking Powder and Baking Soda.