1 cup rolled oats 1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk) 1/3 cup vegetable shortening and butter (some of each) 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Soak oats in milk for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400F. Mix shortening,Continue reading “Oatmeal Muffins”
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Our Favorite Coffee Cake
(Note from Granny: This was Sunday morning breakfast when my kids were growing up.) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/8 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco) 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 2-1/4 cup self-rising flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted Optional: Nuts or raisins Directions: Mix granulatedContinue reading “Our Favorite Coffee Cake”
Cheesy Corn Fritters
1-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup coarse cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons water 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter, melted 1-1/2 cups whole kernel corn Directions: Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 350F. StirContinue reading “Cheesy Corn Fritters”
Corn Puppies
1 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup flour 1/2 onion, chopped/minced Enough milk to moisten well (between 1/2 cup and 1 cup) Directions: Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 350F. Mix cornmeal, flour, and onions in bowl. Add milk to mixture until mixture begins to hold together. Using spoon or small ice cream scoop, add mixture toContinue reading “Corn Puppies”
Buttermilk Spoonbread
1-1/2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup stone-ground yellow or white cornmeal 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 3 green onions, thinly sliced Optional: 1/2 che Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Butter the sides and bottom of a 4-cup souffle or casserole dish. Warm buttermilk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cornmeal.Continue reading “Buttermilk Spoonbread”