Hush Puppies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
confectioners sugar (optional)
3/4 c. cream-style corn
cooking oil for frying

Preparation

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
Add egg, milk and corn.
Stir just until mixed. In a deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375\u00b0.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into oil.
Fry until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly and roll in confectioners sugar if desired.
Serve immediately with fried chicken, ham or sausage.
Yields 12 to 15 servings.