Hushpuppies

Ingredients

• 1 pinch baking soda 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1 pound cornmeal fine
• 1  eggs 
• 1 tablespoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 6 servings vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• pot
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Special equipment: Deep-frying thermometer
2. Mix together the cornmeal, buttermilk, salt, sugar, soda and egg to make a thick consistency. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat some oil in a large pot until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F. Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil and cook until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.