Ingredients
12 servings
- •1 ⅔ cups cornmeal
- •¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning
- •1 tablespoon minced onion
- •1 ¾ teaspoons white sugar
- •5 teaspoons shortening
- •1 ¼ cups boiling water
- •lard for frying
Instructions
- Combine the cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts.
- Melt lard or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet; bring to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Shape heaping tablespoons of the dough into flattened balls (thickness is a personal preference). Fry in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 129
- Carbohydrate: 16g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 1g