Hush Puppies
SouthernPorkIntermediate2 min
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 0.8 cup Corn meal
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Baking powder
- 0.3 tsp Baking soda
- 0.3 tsp Salt
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 1 each Egg
- 2 tsp Bacon drippings, melted
- 1/3 cup Finely chopped onion
Instructions
- 1
Crisco or other vegetable shortening for frying Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, and mix well.
- 2
Melt enough shortening in a skillet or deep fryer to completely cover the hush puppies.
- 3
Heat to a temperature of 375 F.
- 4
Drop batter by spoonfuls (roughly 1-½ inches in diameter), a few at a time, into hot oil and deep fry until crisp and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Drain on paper towels, and serve at once.
- 6
Makes about a dozen.
Tags
southerngod-bless-texas
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