Cookbook:Hush Puppies

| American cuisine | Southern U.S. cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Bread

Ingredients

 * Vegetable oil for frying
 * 1½ cups yellow corn meal
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * ½ teaspoon baking soda
 * 1¾ teaspoons salt
 * 3 eggs, lightly beaten
 * ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * ¼ cup chopped green onions
 * 1 cup milk
 * ¼ cup vegetable oil

Procedure

 * 1) Pour oil 3–4 inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) deep in a pan and preheat to 370°F (~190°C).
 * 2) In bowl mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne.
 * 3) Mix in eggs, green onions, milk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
 * 4) Spoon 6–7 tablespoons of the batter into preheated oil.
 * 5) Fry, stirring constantly for overall browning, until golden brown.
 * 6) Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * ⅓ cup minced green onions may be substituted for fresh onions.
 * Add 6 oz (170 g) pimento cheese to the batter.