Hush Puppies
Secrets from the White House Kitchens Cookbook
By Chef John R. Hanny
2 cups water ground white cornmeal
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon salt
Combine cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add slowly to 3-1/2 cups boiling water, stirring briskly. As soon as mixture is smooth, remove from heat. Stir in butter. Cool. Form into finger-shape rolls and fry in 2 inches hot fat (375 degrees F) until golden brown.
Makes about 3 dozen
Secrets from the White House Kitchens Cookbook
By Chef John R. Hanny
2 cups water ground white cornmeal
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon salt
Combine cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add slowly to 3-1/2 cups boiling water, stirring briskly. As soon as mixture is smooth, remove from heat. Stir in butter. Cool. Form into finger-shape rolls and fry in 2 inches hot fat (375 degrees F) until golden brown.
Makes about 3 dozen