Grandma June's Recipe Box · Chapter 34
Catfish Pond Hushpuppies
“Pastor Ray says they keep the dogs quiet at a fish fry. He's not kidding.”
You'll need
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- Oil for frying
How to make it
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot.
- Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the egg, buttermilk and onion just until mixed. Let the batter rest 5 minutes.
- Drop the batter by tablespoons into the hot oil, a few at a time.
- Fry 2–3 minutes, turning, until deep golden. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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