Old-Time Hush Puppies
 
Makes about 15
Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup finely chopped green onion
  • ⅓ cup whole buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Creole Ranch Dip (recipe follows)
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add green onion, buttermilk, egg, thyme, onion, celery, and bell pepper, stirring just until combined.
  2. In a large skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1 to 1½ inches, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365°. Using a 1-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, gently drop batter into oil, and fry until golden brown, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Turn hush puppies, and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 minute more. Remove from skillet, and let drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Creole Ranch Dip.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin at https://www.louisianacookin.com/old-time-hush-puppies/