Hushpuppies

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Servings: 35 Hush puppies
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1   small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal
6 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1   egg, lightly beaten

Directions

Using a large skillet, preheat oil for frying to 350 degrees.

Using a mixing bowl, stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, and salt.  Stir in the onion.  In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk and egg.  Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until blended.  Drop the batter one teaspoon at a time into the oil.  Dip the spoon in a glass of water after each hush puppy is dropped in the oil.  Fry until golden brown, turning the hush puppies during the cooking process.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home Cooking/Lady and Sons Too! cookbook
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Hi, I am buying your some of your cookbook's via Amazon.com. She is thrilled about your hush puppy recipe with crab meat. Please direct me to which cookbook(s) have this recipe. I very much look forward to your response. Thank you so much for your time. Sincerely, Hector P.S. Our family really love you Paula.

By Hector Garcia on November 23, 2011

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Oh my gosh, this was our first time tasting and cooking hushpuppies and she made her recipe so easy to prepare and follow. just wanted to say thankies! paula!

By jewel and princess on November 04, 2011

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I tried another recipe online and it was a flop. Should have known if I wanted a good ol' southern recipe I should have turned to my favorite southern gal Paula Deen.

By Scott on October 19, 2011

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Hi im always coming to this site for Recipes.. Just wanted to say Thank's

By Tina Gill on January 23, 2011

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would love to try this can't find self rising cornmeal I live in pa. is there something different I can use in place of

By Anonymous on November 07, 2010

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PAULA MY MOTHER AND I TRIED THIS RECIPE AND WE LOVED IT. MY HUSBAND COULD NOT STOP EATING THEM. WE ALSO TRIED YOUR FRIED CATFISH RECIPE AND IT WAS EXCELLENT TOO.

By Anonymous on August 02, 2010

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I love this recipe!! It's the only one I use now. I add a 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 or 2 jalapenos chopped finely to the mix and voila...Delicious!!!!

By Anonymous on June 03, 2010

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These are great would recomend to anyone,

By Anonymous on October 27, 2009

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This is definitely a 5 I absolutely love this recipe. I am so particular about my food and the way I like it and this recipe met all my expectations and more. My husband loved them too. Thanks Paula for your expertise.

By Dee Ree on September 23, 2009

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