Yield: 36 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1¼ cup | Buttermilk |
| 2 cups | Cornmeal |
| 1 tablespoon | Sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 cup | Cooked mashed sweet potatoes |
| 1 \N | Egg beaten |
| 2 tablespoons | Bacon drippings |
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.