The King's Hush Puppies

Don't be scared! I named these after the King, because like my cupcake recipe, King Cupcakes (Banana and Peanut Butter) these were inspired by Elvis' favorite sandwich. Banana and peanut butter. Bananas that have already turned black work best. Try these dipped in chocolate. Or whipped cream. Or jelly. Or...well you get the idea!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 24 hushpuppies

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
• 2  small  very ripe bananas
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
•  peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, peanut butter, banana, eggs and vanilla.
3. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture.
4. Working in batches, drop by spoonfuls into hot oil. Don't overcrowd. Fry until browned all all sides, turning as necessary.
5. Drain on paper towels and keep warm until ready to serve.