John Willingham's Hush Dem Puppies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon W'ham Mild Seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 medium onion -- finely diced
4 large egg -- beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil -- plus more for
-- deep-frying
1 1/4 cups water
1 medium red bell pepper -- chopped (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, seasoning mix, flour and sugar. Stir in the onion, eggs, garlic powder and 3/4 cup of oil. Mix well and then stir in water. Add red pepper if desired.
Heat the deep-frying oil in a deep-fat fryer or deep skillet to 350 degrees. Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls and drop them into the hot oil. Fry each hush pup for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all the dough is cooked. Serve hot.
Contributor: http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/cookin/chefs/jw.html
Posted to the AZstarnet BBQ Mailing List by gttracy@perigee.net (George Tracy) on Apr 30, 1998, converted by MC_Buster.
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