Ingredients
24 servings
- •peanut or corn oil for frying
- •¾ cup self-rising flour
- •½ cup self-rising cornmeal mix
- •¼ cup sugar
- •½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- •1 egg
- •½ cup buttermilk
- •1 tablespoon cinnamon
- •½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal mix, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat the egg together with the buttermilk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a fork or whisk until only slightly lumpy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully drop batter by the rounded teaspoonful into hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Roll balls in a small amount of cinnamon mixed with sugar, if desired, or just enjoy plain!
Nutritional Facts
Per 24 servings
- Calories: 719
- Carbohydrate: 12g
- Fat: 76g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 7g