Ezell 39-s Catfish Cabin Hush Puppies Recipe [verified]

This recipe recreates that iconic side dish in your own kitchen. No restaurant required.

Before we get to the mixing bowl, it is worth appreciating the lore. The term "hush puppy" is steeped in Southern folklore. The most popular origin story dates back to the Civil War era or the post-war South. As the tale goes, cooks would fry a basic mixture of cornmeal, milk, and eggs to feed the dogs. They would toss the fried balls to the hounds to quiet their barking, saying, "Hush, puppy!" ezell 39-s catfish cabin hush puppies recipe

This recipe leans on self-rising ingredients for that signature fluffiness and includes a few "diner secrets" to get that authentic Alabama riverbank taste. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2–3 minutes per batch Approx. 20–24 hush puppies Ingredients 1 1/4 cups self-rising white cornmeal 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper buttermilk whole kernel corn (drained) 1 large egg , lightly beaten Vegetable oil for frying Instructions Whisk Dry Ingredients This recipe recreates that iconic side dish in

in Lavaca, Alabama) is legendary for its Southern hospitality and its "world famous" The term "hush puppy" is steeped in Southern folklore