Fried cornbread

 

Fried Cornbread 

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow or white cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
• 3/4 cup buttermilk 
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup cooking oil - separated 
• 1 tablespoon butter optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a rack on top; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar.
3. Add buttermilk and 1/4 cup of oil then eggs; mix well.
4. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-to-medium high heat and drop batter by 1/8 cup measure into the hot skillet to form small medallions. I just used a spoon 
5. Fry until brown and crisp, turn and brown the other side. Remove and let drain on rack.
6. Serve immediately with warm syrup or butter.
7. But you know me I serve mine with beans or greens 🥰