Hush Puppies I

A delicious treat from the American South. These tender morsels smell great and taste even better!

• Calories: 531 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 3 cups cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, baking powder, salt, milk, and water. Mix in egg and chopped onion.

Step 3

Shape the batter into small balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.

Step 4

Use a long handled spoon to gently slide the hush puppies into the hot oil. Cook 8 or 10 at a time, until golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Serve hot.