Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (125g) Yellow Cornmeal, stone-ground preferred
  • ½ cup (60g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5g) Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup (180ml) Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ cup (35g) Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 3-4 cups (700ml-1L) Vegetable Oil, for frying

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the diced onion.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix! A few lumps are okay.
  4. In a deep fryer or large pot, heat 3-4 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the correct temperature.
  5. Carefully drop rounded teaspoons of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
  6. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon or spider and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.