And why are they called that?
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
What Are Hush Puppies?
At their most basic, these golden orbs of crunchy goodness are deep fried blobs of cornmeal batter.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Some cooks add a dash of chopped or grated onion; others a bit of sugar.
Either way, the crust is all sandy crunch; the steamy interior is soft and moist.
“They were sweet and crunchy and delicious.”
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
“The difference between a great hush puppy and a good one is in the details, he explains.
The batter needs to be thick enough to hold its shape, but not like a biscuit.
You want to keep them on the small side, too.
Why Are They Called Hush Puppies?
Theyve been linked to dogs (hush, puppies”), batter-coated fried salamanders (oh no!
), and even Civil War soldiers.
Which is what stuck.
