Hushpuppies
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:10 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT20M10 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
- 59.15ml buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 118.29ml yellow cornmeal
- 59.15ml all-purpose flour
- 4.26g baking powder
- 4.26g garlic powder
- 4.26g 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4.26g dried onion flakes
- 4.26g kosher salt
- Canola or Vegetable oil for frying
These small fried cornmeal-based dough balls, also referred to as red horse bread, are delightfully crunchy on the outside and savory and chewy on the inside. Traditionally served as a side dish with seafood.
Preparation
STEP 1
Combine the buttermilk and egg in a bowl.
STEP 2
Combine cornmeal, flour, spices, and salt in another large bowl.
STEP 3
Add the buttermilk/egg mixture to the large bowl and stir to combine. The mixture should be thick.
STEP 4
Heat a few inches of oil in a pan or fryer and drop 1/2-tablespoon sized dollops of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and remove from oil to paper towel lined plate. Lightly sprinkle with salt.
STEP 5
Serve with dipping sauces (tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, remoulade or ketchup).