Ingredients
– 1 cup cornmeal
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 large egg
– Oil for frying
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk or spoon
– Frying pan or deep fryer
– Slotted spoon
– Paper towels for draining
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. The combination creates a wonderful texture that is both crispy and tender. Once I have those blended well, I stir in the finely chopped onion so that sweet onion flavor is present in every bite. Now comes the fun part! I create a well in the center of the dry mix and add the buttermilk and beaten egg. This mix creates a batter that is thick yet pourable, perfect for frying. (See the next page below to continue steps…)