Captain D's Hush Puppies Recipe
This Captain D’s Hush Puppies Recipe delivers crispy outsides and soft centers using cornmeal, onion, and simple pantry ingredients.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Deep pot or fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Flavor Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup finely minced onion
- Pinch of black pepper
For Frying
- Vegetable oil or peanut oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
- Stir in minced onion and black pepper.
- Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop tablespoon-sized batter into hot oil.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.