Be prepared for an argument about what is “authentic” – white corn meal or yellow cornmeal.  Some southerners are vehement!

Ingredients:

• 6 c peanut oil
• 1 1/2 c self-rising cornmeal
• 1/2 c self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 c buttermilk (If you don’t have buttermilk, use 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice plus enough whole milk to make 1 cup; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before using.)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

1. Using a deep pot, preheat oil for frying to 350°.
2. Using a mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Stir in the onion.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and egg.
5. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients.
6. Mix until blended.
7. Drop the batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into the oil. Dip the spoon in a glass of water after each hush puppy is dropped in the oil.
8. Fry until golden brown, turning the hush puppies during the cooking process.

Serves:  35 Hush puppies

Source:  Paula Deen