Sweet potato corn pones

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonBaking soda
1¼cupButtermilk
2cupsCornmeal
1tablespoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
1cupCooked mashed sweet potatoes
1Egg beaten
2tablespoonsBacon drippings

Directions

Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine cornmeal, sugar, and salt; add buttermilk mixture, sweet potato, egg, and drippings, mixing well.

Shape into balls, using 1 T batter per all. Place on greased griddle, and lightly press into circles with the back of a fork. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.