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From: "mzmouser" <>
Subject: [FOLKLORE FAMILY] HUSH PUPPIES
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 06:51:02 -0700


HUSH PUPPIES

Yield: 4 servings (recipe makes about 12 hush puppies)
Source: NPB
Note: An all-time favorite, this deep-fried side is goes well
with any Southern-style meal.

INGREDIENTS

- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying hush puppies
- 1 cup white cornmeal
- 1-1/2 teaspoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 small onion, finely minced

DIRECTIONS

In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F.

Sift together dry ingredients into a medium bowl; in a small bowl
stir together buttermilk, egg and onion. Stir wet ingredients into
dry; stirring to mix well but do not overbeat.

Drop one tablespoon at a time into the hot oil. In about three
minutes, the hush puppies will turn golden brown and float to
the top. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper
towels. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
210 Calories; 5g Protein; 9g Fat; 1g Saturated Fat;
520mg Sodium; 55mg Cholesterol; 28g Carbohydrates

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