Ingredients
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
– Oil for frying
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Whisk or fork
– Frying pan or deep fryer
– Slotted spoon
– Paper towels
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick things off, I start by whisking together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. The combination creates a lovely dry mixture, which gives the hush puppies that perfect hearty texture. Once that’s all together, I prepare the wet ingredients by whisking together the buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl. The great thing about this recipe is watching the transformation when everything comes together! I gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mix and then add in the chopped onions for that added flavor burst. It’s all about combining until just moistened—overmixing can lead your hush puppies to become tough. (See the next page below to continue steps…)