Almost-Famous Hushpuppies

Serves: 4

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

46

Sweetness

49

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tsps

Sugar

2 tsps

Onion Powder

1 large

Egg

1 cup

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

Combine the onion, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar and onion powder in a bowl

2

Whisk the egg and milk in another bowl

3

Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth

4

Cover and chill 30 minutes

5

Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F

6

Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil

7

Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes per batch (return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches)

8

Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon

9

Sprinkle with salt

10

Let rest a few minutes before serving

11

Photograph by Kang Kim