Hushpuppies

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup onion (finely minced)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Heat 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 365°F.
2. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cayenne.
3. Beat egg with buttermilk.
4. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
5. Fold in minced onion.
6. Let batter rest 5 minutes.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoons into hot oil.
8. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels and salt immediately.
10. Serve hot!