Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
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Vegetable oil for frying
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1½ cups yellow corn meal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1¾ teaspoons salt
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ cup chopped green onions
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1 cup milk
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¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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Pour oil 3–4 inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) deep in a pan and preheat to 370°F (~190°C).
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In bowl mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne.
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Mix in eggs, green onions, milk, and ¼ cup vegetable oil.
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Spoon 6–7 tablespoons of the batter into preheated oil.
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Fry, stirring constantly for overall browning, until golden brown.
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Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- •⅓ cup minced green onions may be substituted for fresh onions.
- •Add 6 oz (170 g) pimento cheese to the batter.