Hush Puppies From The Loveless Cafe Recipe

Recreate the magic of the Loveless Cafe with this hush puppy recipe, as seen on the Martha Stewart Show! These light and fluffy cornmeal fritters are unbelievably delicious – crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, get ready to impress your friends and family with this iconic Southern treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 206 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hush Puppies From The Loveless Cafe

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How to Make Hush Puppies From The Loveless Cafe

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg yolk and 1 cup buttermilk.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the cornmeal mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour 3 cups vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven. The oil should be about 2-3 inches deep.
  8. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C) using a deep-fry thermometer.
  9. Working in batches, carefully drop rounded teaspoons of batter into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry, turning once, until the hushpuppies are golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  10. Remove the hushpuppies with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  11. Serve the Loveless Cafe Hush Puppies immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

3g

Carbs

12g