Target: 6 × 4 inches · landscape

Southern Hush Puppies

45 min · 6 servings

Ingredients

□ 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal

□ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

□ 1 tsp baking powder

□ 3/4 tsp kosher salt

□ 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

□ 1/2 cup buttermilk

□ 1 large egg, beaten

□ 1/3 cup finely minced yellow onion

□ 1 qt neutral vegetable oil, for frying

1. Whisk dry ingredients; whisk buttermilk, egg, and onion separately. Fold together just to combine and rest 10 minutes.

2. Heat oil no more than halfway up a heavy pot to 350 F; keep a thermometer in place and water away.

3. Lower level 1-tablespoon portions gently, no more than 4 at a time. Turn and fry 2 to 3 minutes, keeping oil between 340 F and 360 F.

4. Drain on a rack or paper towels and serve warm with fried fish or barbecue. Turn off heat if oil smokes.

Cook’s note: Let the oil recover to 350 F between batches for a crisp crust and tender center.