Description
These are my rendition of a sweet hush puppy. They are quick and easy to make and are great for breakfast or with coffee. I like them plain, but they are yummy rolled in cinnamon and sugar, too.
Ingredients
- peanut or corn oil for frying
- ¾ cup self-rising flour
- ½ cup self-rising cornmeal mix
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a bowl
- combine the flour
- cornmeal mix
- sugar
- cinnamon
- and nutmeg. In a separate bowl
- beat the egg together with the buttermilk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients
- stirring with a fork or whisk until only slightly lumpy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully drop batter by the rounded teaspoonful into hot oil
- and fry until golden brown. Drain and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Roll balls in a small amount of cinnamon mixed with sugar
- if desired
- or just enjoy plain!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 24