Hush Puppies

SouthernPorkIntermediate2 minBy Northstar

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. 1

    Crisco or other vegetable shortening for frying Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, and mix well.

  2. 2

    Melt enough shortening in a skillet or deep fryer to completely cover the hush puppies.

  3. 3

    Heat to a temperature of 375 F.

  4. 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. 5

    Drain on paper towels, and serve at once.

  6. 6

    Makes about a dozen.

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