Bacon Scallion Hush Puppies
Serves: 4
Presley Zulauf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
44
Sweetness
42
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
6 cups
Vegetable Oil (48 fl oz)1 cup
All-Purpose Flour2.5 tsps
Baking Powder3 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Pepper1 large
Egg3 cup
Whole MilkDirections:
1
Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until crisp
2
Transfer with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain, then crumble
3
Preheat oven to 300°F
4
Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until it registers 320°F on thermometer
5
While oil is heating, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
6
Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl, then add to cornmeal mixture and stir until combined
7
Stir in bacon and scallions until just combined
8
Working in batches of 6, carefully add 1 tablespoon of batter per hush puppy to hot oil and fry, turning, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly
9
Transfer hush puppies to a shallow baking pan and keep hot in oven while frying remaining batter
10
Return oil to 320°F between batches
11
Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until crisp
12
Transfer with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain, then crumble
13
Preheat oven to 300°F
14
Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until it registers 320°F on thermometer
15
While oil is heating, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
16
Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl, then add to cornmeal mixture and stir until combined
17
Stir in bacon and scallions until just combined
18
Working in batches of 6, carefully add 1 tablespoon of batter per hush puppy to hot oil and fry, turning, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly
19
Transfer hush puppies to a shallow baking pan and keep hot in oven while frying remaining batter
20
Return oil to 320°F between batches