Sweet potato corn pones

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonBaking soda
cupButtermilk
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.