Fried Cornbread (Southern Style)

Fried cornbread, also known as hushpuppies, is a popular Southern dish that originated as a way to use up leftover cornmeal batter.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Fried Cornbread (Southern Style)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Southern Courses: Any, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the cornbread batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Remove the fried cornbread from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Allow the fried cornbread to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.