Hushpuppies + Honey Butter – Smithey Ironware

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 CUPS (7 OUNCES) FINE STONE-GROUND YELLOW CORNMEAL, SUCH AS GEECHIE BOY MILL
• 2/3 CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
• 2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
• PINCH (1/8 TEASPOON) CAYENNE
• 2 TEASPOONS COARSE KOSHER SALT
• 2 TABLESPOONS SUGAR
• 4 TABLESPOONS FROZEN UNSALTED BUTTER
• 1/4 CUP FINELY DICED JALAPENO
• 1 EGG
• 1 1/2 CUPS COLD BUTTERMILK
• 6 CUPS PEANUT OIL, OR CANOLA OIL, FOR FRYING
• 1 STICK UNSALTED BUTTER, SOFTENED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
• 1 TABLESPOON HONEY
• ½ TEASPOON KOSHER SALT