Stagecoach Hush Puppies

No egg or milk in this because this is how they were made while "on the trail". I got this from a recipe book from a museum we visited recently. Made them and they were pretty good! A little thick, definitely not fluffy!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 15 hush puppies

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 2  cups cornmeal
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 cup  soft butter
•  vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. Boil water, add mix of cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking powder slowly, stirring constantly until smooth.
2. Remove from heat, add butter and cool 10 minutes. Shape batter into 3X1 inch rolls.
3. Deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees). Fry only a few at a time until golden brown.
4. Drain well on paper towels.