Author Notes
I found this great recipe on Cultures for Health website. It is simple and delicious. I am adding to Food52 since this is my only 'recipe box'. Thanks to Cultures for Health for designing this recipe! —Samantha
Ingredients
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1.5 cups
Sourdough Starter
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.5 tablespoons
Sugar
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1 tablespoon
Cornmeal
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1 teaspoon
Salt
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.25 teaspoons
Cayenne or other chili powder
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.5 teaspoons
Baking Soda
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1 teaspoon
Baking Powder
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2.5 cups
Red Onion, chopped
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Coconut oil or lard for frying
Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine sourdough starter, sugar, cornmeal, salt, and cayenne with a whisk. Sprinkle in baking soda and baking powder and whisk until just combined.
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Fold in chopped onions, stirring down the batter if needed.
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Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add approximately ½ inch of fat for frying.
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Spoon a heaping tablespoonful of batter into the fat, flattening it out with the back of the spoon to create an even patty. Repeat to fill pan.
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Fry until crisp and golden brown underneath, about 4-7 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until deep brown.
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Remove with a slotted spatula. Place on a plate and cool a few minutes before serving. Repeat with remaining batter, adding additional fat to the pan as needed.
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Serve fritters while still warm, salting to taste.
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