Baked Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cornmeal
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. chopped green onions (about 2)
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
Add buttermilk, onions, egg and hot pepper sauce, if desired; stir until mixed.
Generously butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Shape dough into 16 balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon each.
Roll balls in melted butter; place in prepared dish.
Pour remaining butter over dough balls in dish.
Bake until lightly browned and thoroughly baked in the center, 15 to 18 minutes.
Serve warm.