Ingredients
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1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour milk
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1 tablespoon water
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3/4 cup cornmeal
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1/4 cup flour
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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vegetable oil, for deep frying or vegetable shortening
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl stir the egg, buttermilk, green onions and water together.
- In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper.
- Add the egg mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
- In a heavy saucepan or deep fryer, heat abut 2 inches of oil or shortening to 375 degrees.
- Drop batter by tablespoons into hot fat.
- Fry a few at a time, for 2 minutes, turning once.
- Drain on paper towels, keep warm in a 325 degree oven until they are all fried.