Corn pones

10 pieces

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCornmeal
teaspoonBaking powder
teaspoonSalt
3/16cupWater ormilk
tablespoonBacon drippings, sunflower oil or corn oil

Directions

In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in water and 3 tablespoons of melted bacon drippings. In a large, heavy skillet or nonstick skillet, heat enough of remaining drippings to coat the pan. Drop the cornmeal batter by tablespoonfuls into the skillet. Fry pones over medium heat until browned on both sides.

Serve hot.

From "Spirit of The Harvest: North American Indian Cooking," bt Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Submitted By HILDE MOTT On 01-25-95