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Cajun hushpuppies

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Ingredients:
1 cupCornmeal
1/2 cupAll purpose flour
1/2 cupCorn flour
1 tbspBaking powder
3/4 tspGround red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack pepper
1/2 tspDried thyme
1/4 tspWhite pepper
1/8 tspDired oregano leaves
1/4 cupVery finely chopped green on
-ions (tops only)
1 1/2 tspMinced garlic
2 Eggs, beaten
1 cupMilk
2 tbspUnsalted butter, vegetable o
-il, or bacon drippings
Vegetable oil for frying
Procedures:
1Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, breaking up any lumps.
2Stir in the green onions and garlic.
3Add the egges and blend well.
4In a small saucepan bring the milk and the 2 tbsp. unsalted butter or other fat to a boil.
5Remove from heat and add to flour mixture, half at a time, stiring well after each addition.
6Refrigerate 1 hour.
7In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat 4 inches of oil to 350 degrees.
8Drop the batter by tablespoon fulls into the hot oil, do not crowd.
9Cook until dark golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
10Drain on paper towels.
11Makes approx 30 pieces.