Carolina Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. yellow cornmeal
3 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients; add water, evaporated milk, oil and egg.
Carefully drop batter by tablespoon into deep, hot oil (370\u00b0).
Cook a few at a time, turning once.
Fry until golden brown (3 to 5 minutes).
Drain well on paper towels.
Yields about 5 dozen.