Buttermilk Hush Puppies Recipe

Delicious deep-fried goodness that is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside…and you only need basic ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup – white or yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup – all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 tablespoons – sugar, Optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoon – baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon – baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon – salt
• 1 – egg
• 1/2 cup – buttermilk
• 1/2 cup – sweet corn
• 1/3 cup – finely chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup – finely chopped spring/green onion
• Pepper – to taste
• Oil – for deep frying

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Pour the cornflour into a bowl.

Step 2

Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Mix to combine.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture into the dry.

Step 6

Mix to combine. You want a stiff though at this point. Do not be tempted to add more buttermilk.

Step 7

Now, add the corn.

Step 8

Followed by the onion, pepper, and spring/green onion, mix just until it’s combined.

Step 9

Set aside and heat up some oil for deep frying.

Step 10

Using a teaspoon, tablespoon, or an ice cream scoop – depending on how big you want them, gently drop spoonfuls into the oil, and fry until golden

Note: Do not overcrowd the pot/pan.

Step 11

Transfer to a paper-lined tray/bowl to remove excess oil.

Step 12

Doesn’t this look delicious?

Step 13

Serve hot. I’m having mine with some spicy Ketchup.

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