Amish Onion Patties

from ButterYum

makes 6 (3-inch patties)

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornmeal

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 6 tablespoons milk

  • 1 1/4 cup finely minced onion

  • peanut or canola oil for frying

  • optional garnish: sour cream and chopped chives

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add milk and stir until no lumps remain; stir in onions.

  3. In a 10-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat about 1/2-inch of oil until the tip of a wooden spoon bubbles when placed in the oil.

  4. Fry 1/4-cup portions, 3 at a time, for several minutes until brown on first side, then carefully turn over and fry until the second side is brown.

  5. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel for 1 minute, then transfer to a cooling rack to keep them crispy.

  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with remaining batter; serve immediately.