Hush Puppies

• salt↗2 teaspoons
• baking powder↗2 tablespoons
• flour↗1⁄2 cup
• cornmeal↗1 1⁄2 cups
• green onions↗4

  finely chopped (white and green parts)

• low-fat buttermilk↗1 cup
• egg↗1

  lightly beaten

• canola oil↗4 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a small, deep pan, ensuring that the oil is over 1 inch deep. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. If using a deep fryer, add oil as needed.

2. 2

   While oil is heating, combine dry ingredients. Mix in chopped green onions. Gradually blend in buttermilk and egg until thoroughly blended.

3. 3

   Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop batter into the oil, making sure not to crowd the pan. If using a deep fryer, shake the basket once all the batter has been dropped in to keep it from sticking.

4. 4

   Cook until golden brown. If the oil doesn't completely cover the batter, make sure to turn the batter over to brown on all sides.

5. 5

   Remove from oil and allow to drip back into the oil before placing on cooling rack or paper towel.