HUSHPUPPIES

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal
6 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

Using a large skillet, preheat oil for frying to 350 degrees.

Using a mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the onion. In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and egg. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until blended. Drop the batter one teaspoon at a time into the oil. Dip the spoon in a glass of water after each hush puppy is dropped in the oil. Fry until golden brown, turning the hush puppies during the cooking process.

Servings: 35 Hush puppies
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy