Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup yellow or white finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2-4 Tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (not fat free)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus additional for frying)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-4 Tbsp salted or unsalted butter for frying

Instruction

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add buttermilk, oil and eggs. Whisk together until thick, creamy and fully combined.
  • To fry: Heat equal parts, oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large non stick pan or griddle. (Depending on size of pan, 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter.)
  • Add approximately 1/4 - 1/3 cup batter forming into even size rounds. Cook in batches for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and puffed. Add additional oil and butter for each batch. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
  • Serve hot topped with butter, honey or syrup.