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Southern Style Crispy Fried Cornbread Patties

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Make crispy outside, tender inside fried cornbread patties using this simple Southern recipe. This bread cooks quickly and is perfect served with honey butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg together.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  4. Stir in the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
  5. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers (about 350°F).
  6. Carefully drop the batter by 1/4 cup measures into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon to form patties. Do not crowd the pan.
  7. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the patties are deep golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove the fried cornbread with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  9. Serve hot, perhaps with honey butter or alongside chili or greens.

Notes

  • For extra crispy edges, make sure your oil is hot enough before adding the batter.
  • You can use leftover batter to make small cornmeal fritters by dropping smaller spoonfuls into the hot oil.
  • This recipe makes patties similar to hoecakes in shape and size.

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