Lela's Hush Puppies

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Makes 6 to 8 servings
July 2004
RECIPE BY Southern Living

If you were raised on fried hush puppies made with a mix of all-purpose flour and cornmeal, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the light texture and bold flavors of this all-cornmeal version.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • Vegetable oil

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; make a well in center of mixture.

Step 2

Whisk together buttermilk and eggs; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Let mixture stand 30 minutes.

Step 3

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.

Step 4

Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on wire racks over paper towels; serve hot.

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Ratings & Reviews

gourmetrebel's Review

steelydanfan
October 10, 2009
This is the perfect base recipe for light and fluffy hushpuppies. But, as written, they are a little plain. You have to season them to suit your taste (a little hot sauce or Tony's is good). As long as you don't overmix the batter, they turn out great. Depending on the cornmeal used, you might have to adjust the liquid content.