Hush Puppies
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt (see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions (optional)
- Oil for frying
Alternate: single portion (5 hush puppies):
- 1/4 c. cornmeal
- 1/8 c. flour
- scant tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch cayenne
- 1 tablespoon diced onion
- 1/8 c. buttermilk
- 1/4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon scallions, chopped
Stir cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add onion, buttermilk, melted butter, hot sauce, and scallions (if using), and then stir until just combined.
Pour oil into a heavy duty pot to 2 inches deep. Heat over medium high heat until temperature reaches 375°F. Working in batches, gently roll dough into golf 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.
