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Revisited Myth #134: Fried cornmeal bits were thrown to dogs to keep them quiet, hence the name Hush Puppies. | History Myths Debunked
Tried and True Recipes - RECIPE HERE: https://therecipecritic.com/homemade- hush-puppies/ Southern Hush Puppies are round golf ball sized, light and flakey cornmeal batter that is fried golden brown on the outside and soft on
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