On Jul 3, 1:13*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Sat, 2 Jul 2011 23:41:28 -0500, "Polly Esther"
>
> > wrote:
> > I've found they're great too for hushpuppies
>
> Please tell me more! *I've never made or eaten them.
>
> --
>
> Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

You haven't lived, if you haven't had hush puppies:

(My recipe) Hush Puppies

1 C. yellow cornmeal
1/4 C. minced onion
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or 1 T. minced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 beaten egg
1/4-1/2 C. buttermilk
Oil for frying

Blend together dry ingredients. Stir in onion and jalapeno, if
using. Add beaten egg and gradually add buttermilk until a thick
batter is formed (batter will be thick and a little lumpy). Drop
teaspoonsful into hot oil; fry until golden brown, turning once. They
are done when they float on the oil. Drain on paper towel and serve
immediately. This are a big hit with the grandchildren - you can add
diced jalapenos, whole kernel corn - whatever you might like. But I
like them like this.

N.