Serving Size: 1 hush puppy
Southern-Fried Catfish and hush puppies are a great combination. Use a frying thermometer to make sure the oil is the right temperature so your pups are golden and light.
Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg
1. Heat oil (1 inch) in Dutch oven to 375°.
2. Mix remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry, turning once, until golden brown, about 1 minute; drain.
From "Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.