Best Ever Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

• 1 small onion, processed in blender or food processor with juice (about 1/2 cup)

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

• Oil for frying

Directions

Make hushpuppies: Stir cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add onion, buttermilk, melted butter, hot sauce and then stir until just combined. If its too dry add a tbsp of butter milk and mix until right consistency

Pour oil into a heavy duty pot to 2 inches deep. Heat over medium high heat until temperature reaches 375°F. Working in batches, use an ice cream scoop ping pong ball-sized balls and carefully lower into hot oil using a slotted spoon. Take care not to crowd pot. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, turning with wooden spoon for even browning, 2 to 3 minutes. Salt as soon as you remove. Drain on paper towels, keep warm. Serve immediately with other delicious fried foods!

Urban Cowgill May 2019