Hushpuppies #07

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsStone-ground corn meal
1cupAll-purpose flour
1Bunch green onions; finely chopped
3slicesBacon; cooked crisp & crumbled
Bacon drippings
1Egg
1teaspoonCayenne pepper
Salt
2teaspoonsSugar
2cupsWater

Directions

Mix all ingredients in order, adding enough water to make a very thick,dry batter. Roll in balls about the size of walnuts. Fry in deep hot fat (350 degrees). Brown on both sides, flipping hush puppies if necessary. Drain on paper towels. Makes about 18, or 3 per serving. Batter should be neither bone dry nor runny. Be sure fat is hot enough & stays hot while hush puppies are cooking.

CONFEDERATE HOUSE

WESTHEIMER; HOUSTON

From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of American recipes>, downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .