Hush Puppies

Name: Hush Puppies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño (optional), seeded, minced; 1 large egg, beaten; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside cornmeal fritters seasoned with onion and a hint of jalapeño. A Southern staple alongside fried fish, BBQ, or any summer cookout spread.

45 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

AmericanSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño (optional), seeded, minced
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tsp granulated sugar.
2

Stir in 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion and 1 seeded, minced jalapeño (optional).
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 beaten large egg and 3/4 cup buttermilk. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined - do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
4

Pour 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying) into a deep, heavy pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer to check.
5

Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop batter by heaping tablespoons into the hot oil. Fry in batches of 6-8, turning once, until deep golden brown all over, about 3-4 minutes.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with a pinch of salt and serve hot.

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Questions

What is Hush Puppies?

Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside cornmeal fritters seasoned with onion and a hint of jalapeño. A Southern staple alongside fried fish, BBQ, or any summer cookout spread. This reference files it under American side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Hush Puppies reach?

For Hush Puppies, the target internal temperature is 350 F (about 175 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why does Hush Puppies say not to overmix?

Step 3 reads: "Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined - do not overmix." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 3 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Hush Puppies?

The entry for Hush Puppies calls for 3/4 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Does Hush Puppies contain eggs?

Yes: 1 large egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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