Hush Puppies | James Beard Foundation

Hush Puppies | James Beard Foundation

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The ultimate when it comes to Southern comfort food, hush puppies are thought by some to have originated during Civil War-era scarcity when cooks would toss scraps of fried corn batter to hungry, and...

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep fryer
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil or lard for deep-frying
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, more for an extra kick
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped bell pepper
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

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