MomMom's Hush Puppies

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MomMom’s Hush Puppies
Yield -about 50 puppies

Ingredients
1 QUART YELLOW CORN MEAL
1 CUP WHITE FLOUR
3/4 CUP ONIONS (Minced fine)
1/2 BUNCH PARSLEY (Minced fine)
1 -1/2 CUPS MILK
1/2 CUP HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (Whipped foamy)
5 WHOLE EGGS (Beaten)
1 TBSP GRANULATED GARLIC
1 TBSP BAKING POWDER
1 TBSP SUGAR
1 TBSP SALT
LOT PEANUT OIL

Method
Mix all ingredients in a large stainless steel mixing bowl. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the seasonings to blend (minimum one hour).

Use a large Dutch oven and fill to 2/3 full. Use a minimum of 3/4 gallon fresh peanut oil and preheat the oil to 350F. Next use two tablespoons and dip about 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons of batter, use the other spoon to push the batter off of the spoon and into the hot oil. Fry the puppies about 3 -5 minutes or until golden brown. As the puppies cook they will float and allow themselves to be turned.

Alternate Method
A tablespoon of granulated onion can be added to or substituted for the garlic. Or you can substitute the granulated garlic for 2 tablespoons of Roasted Garlic Puree.

Plate Presentation
Serve in a large preheated earthen bowl or a 2” hotel chafer insert.

Chef's Notes:
An old wife’s tale has it that corn meal dough was fried and brought to the dinner table with the Master of the House other food. During the meal, the fried balls were fed to the dogs to keep them quiet and happy during their master’s feeding. Hence the term, “Hush Puppies”.

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