Thursday, November 24, 2011

Hush Puppies (Maisbällchen)


Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cups vegetable oil

Preparation 

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; make a well in center of mixture.

Stir together egg and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in onion.

Pour oil into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and heat to 375°. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil, and fry in batches 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

(Southern Living, February 1999)

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