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Down Home Hush Puppies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 15
Hush puppies is a classic side served at many get-togethers in the south. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted friends and family for decades.—Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama
Ingredients:
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup king arthur unbleached self-rising flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
canola oil
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Add egg and buttermilk; stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not stir again.
2. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 2-3 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com