Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup corn flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder, double-acting
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small
- 1/2 red sweet pepper, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons bacon fat, strained
- 6 slices smoked bacon cooked till crisp, chopped fine
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat frying oil to 360 degrees.
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Step 2: In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine measured dry ingredients, using a balloon whisk to blend ingredients thoroughly. Make a well in the center.
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Step 3: Add chopped onions, red sweet pepper, jalapeño, egg, bacon fat, chopped bacon, and 1 cup buttermilk. Blend to make a stiff batter. Batter should easily fall from the scoop.
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Step 4: Use a 1-ounce scoop to portion batter and carefully release each hushpuppy into the hot oil, one at a time. Fry 3 1/2 minutes or until deep golden brown and floats. Place on paper towel to drain. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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