dixie corn cakes (pancake like)

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lehigh valley, PA
Updated on Jan 30, 2016

This was my PA Dutch grandmother's recipe as she lived with us and was the main cook till I moved out at age 21. She would of been 96 this year (2016).

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Griddle
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 - eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled to not scramble the eggs
  • 1 - 12oz. canned corn drained
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, or 1 tsp. dried parsley

How To Make dixie corn cakes (pancake like)

  • Step 1
    Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. Combine eggs, milk, melted butter, corn, onion, and parsley. Stir in dried ingredients until batter is well blended.
  • Step 2
    Lightly grease non stick griddle with butter. Use an ice cream scoop or 3 tblsp. and drop onto med/hot griddle. Fry until golden brown on each side. My grandmother would butter then before serving, others would drizzle maple syrup.

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Category: Pancakes
Keyword: #corn
Keyword: #pancake
Keyword: #side dish
Method: Griddle
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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