Princess “Hush Now” Hush Puppies
15m prep 10m cook 25m ready
These hush puppies are made with cornmeal, sweet onion, and scallions, then fried until golden. A classic Southern side dish with a touch of cayenne for heat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup regular ground cornmeal (not coarsely ground)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 3/4 cup grated sweet onion grated
- 3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Canola oil, for frying
- Whipped Honey Butter, for serving
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 11 of 12 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 2147 mg
- Iron: 40 mg
- Magnesium: 678 mg
- Phosphorus: 1217 mg
- Potassium: 5664 mg
- Zinc: 8.2 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 1 1/4 cup regular ground cornmeal (not coarsely ground)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- Canola oil, for frying
- Whipped Honey Butter, for serving
Prepare
- Grate 3/4 cup grated sweet onion
- 3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced, thinly sliced
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups cornmeal, ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¾ cup grated sweet onion, and 3 thinly sliced scallions until combined.
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Step 2.
Using a wooden spoon, make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Add 1 egg and ¾ cup buttermilk to the well. Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in the well, then gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the bowl, ensuring no clumps of cornmeal remain.
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Step 3.
Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. In a deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat 3 inches of canola oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F on a deep-fry thermometer.
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Step 4.
Using a 1-ounce scoop or a heaping tablespoon (or heaping teaspoon for small puppies), scoop the batter and gently drop it into the hot oil. Fry in small batches, maintaining the oil at 375°F, until golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spatula and drain on the paper towel-lined plate.
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Step 5.
Serve immediately with Whipped Honey Butter, or keep warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
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