Hush Puppies from the Loveless Cafe
photo by Debbie R.
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1⁄2 cup grated onion
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 6 large egg whites
- canola oil, for frying
directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in onions.
- Combine egg yolk and buttermilk; stir into cornmeal mixture until combined.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into cornmeal mixture.
- Fill a large deep skillet with 2 to 3 inches oil. Heat oil until it reaches 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.
- Working in batches, drop batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into the oil and cook, turning once, until the hush puppies rise to the surface and are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately.
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Reviews
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I can't really give a good appraisal of these because both of my onions had gone bad! I know this would have added moisture to the end product. As it was, the beaten egg whites gave these a nice, light, airy texture. They weren't the dense little things I've eaten before. So if you prefer light and airy, I think this is that recipe.
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<p>I am a wife and mother of three in Nacogdoches, Texas. My love for cooking came from my grandmother, who was a fantastic cook. Unfortunately, there isn't much time for making elaborate meals in my house. My job with the local newspaper takes up a lot of time. So, often I would rather cook a quick meal and spend the free time I have with the kids. On the weekends, though, we usually go all out and make special dishes.</p>