Hush Puppies Recipe (550)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornmeal (see notes)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar (see notes)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup milk room temperature
• 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 3 tablespoons grated onion
• Oil for frying (canola, vegetable or peanut)

Instructions:

1. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
2. In a separate medium bowl, add your milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes.  Whisk in vegetable oil, egg, and onion.  Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix just until incorporated.
3. Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a Dutch Oven or heavy skillet to 365 degrees.  Using two small spoons, scoop a rounded spoonful onto one spoon and gently push it off with the second spoon.  Fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels.  Serve promptly.