Hushpuppies

• 1 pound fine cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Pinch baking soda
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Special equipment: a deep-frying thermometer

1. Mix together the cornmeal, buttermilk, salt, sugar, soda and egg to make a thick consistency.
2. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat some oil in a large pot until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F. Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil and cook until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

cornmeal, buttermilk, salt, sugar, baking soda, egg, vegetable oil, thermometer

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/hushpuppies-recipe8.html (may not work)