Jalapeno Hush Puppies

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Jalapeno Hush Puppies

 

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup self-rising flour*

1 Tb sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup milk

1/2 cup diced onion

1 Tbs diced jalapeno pepper

Oil for deep frying

 

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine

the egg, milk, onion and jalapeno; sir into dry ingredients just until

moistened. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Drop

batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown,

turning occassionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Yield: 3 1/2 to 4

dozen

 

*NOTE: As a substitute for 1/2 cup self-rising flour, place 3/4 teaspoon

baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt in a 1/2 cup measuring cup. Add enough

flour to measure 1/2 cup. When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or

plastic gloves to protect hands. Avoid touching your face.

 

~ P_T ~

 

There are times when we must sink to the bottom of our misery to

understand truth, just as we must descend to the bottom of a well to see the

stars in broad daylight.

-Vaclav Havel, writer, Czech Republic president (1936- )