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Down Home Hush Puppies Recipe

Hush puppies is a classic side served at many get-togethers in the south. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted friends and family for decades.—Gene Pitts, Wilsonville, Alabama

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15 Servings
Prep: 15 min. + standing Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup self-rising flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil

Directions

Combine first seven ingredients; mix well. Add egg and buttermilk; stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. Do not stir again. Heat 2-3-in. of oil in a frying pan to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into oil. Do not disturb or stir batter when dipping spoon. Fry until golden brown on one side, about 1-2 minutes. Turn and brown other side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all batter is fried. Serve immediately. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 89 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 237 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Down Home Hush Puppies published in Reminisce September/October 1991, p39

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