Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• Peanut oil for frying
• 1-1/2 cups yellow corn meal
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1-1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 green onions, finely minced

Directions

Pour peanut oil into a deep fryer. Heat to 375 degrees F. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar in medium size bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry a few hush puppies at a time for 5 to 6 minutes, or until deeply golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately.

6 to 8 servings

By Connie from Cotter, AR