In A Large Bowl, Sift Together, Cornmeal, Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder And Salt.
Here are some great recipes to pair with a side of hush puppies: Make a well in center of mixture. Using a mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt.
In A Separate Bowl, Whisk Together The Egg, And Buttermilk.
Make sure not to crowd the pot which will cause the oil temperature to drop. Overmixing causes a tough texture. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the buttermilk.
The Dough Should Be Thick Enough To Drop From A Spoon Slowly But Easily.
Use several inches of oil to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot and make sure your hush puppies are small so they cook thoroughly. There are so many recipes out there that have sugar in them. Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl;
Use A Metal Slotted Spoon, Or Spider, To Remove The Hush Puppies To A Plate Lined With Paper Towels.
Deep frying is between 325°f and 365°f. In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and egg. Reheat in a 400 f oven for 4 to 6 minutes, until crispy.
Stir In The Onions, Buttermilk And Egg Until Thoroughly Mixed.
Drop batter in and let the oil do its magic. I highly recommend using a thermometer or actual deep fryer to maintain good temps. Add to dry mixture, stirring just until moistened.
