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Anyone around? I'm making the Okra Cornmeal Cakes and I just
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steve2-in-la
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And watch out for the salt too! Buona fortuna!
Okay! We now have empirical data. Just made batch #2 with the Yao Ming "larger"
okra and it turns out my corn meal is..."self-rising."
Who knew? Apparently not me. Maybe the overt joy at finally finding fresh okra impeded my already sucky reading ability while standing in the flour aisle. I know I did go for the cute antique southern looking label. How's THAT for scientific. Don't read that it's self-rising...but it had a cute logo.
Not realizing it was self-rising, I follwed the recipe and added the baking soda and salt for the first batch (cause I didn't realize I shouldn;t) and there wasn't a problem. In fact, I loved how the pancakes plump up. So I did the same this time, but left out the salt. Not a problem either way.
So...It's NO PROBLEMO if you only have self-rising corn meal.
Oh, and I only made half-batches each time, but used a whole egg because while I'm anal retentive, I'm not as anal retentive as Thomas Keller when it comes to half eggs.
okra and it turns out my corn meal is..."self-rising."
Who knew? Apparently not me. Maybe the overt joy at finally finding fresh okra impeded my already sucky reading ability while standing in the flour aisle. I know I did go for the cute antique southern looking label. How's THAT for scientific. Don't read that it's self-rising...but it had a cute logo.
Not realizing it was self-rising, I follwed the recipe and added the baking soda and salt for the first batch (cause I didn't realize I shouldn;t) and there wasn't a problem. In fact, I loved how the pancakes plump up. So I did the same this time, but left out the salt. Not a problem either way.
So...It's NO PROBLEMO if you only have self-rising corn meal.
Oh, and I only made half-batches each time, but used a whole egg because while I'm anal retentive, I'm not as anal retentive as Thomas Keller when it comes to half eggs.
Hummmm, I didn't use the baking powder because it was
self rising corn meal but it sounds like you liked the "extra" puffiness? I'll use it the next time. And I also cut it in half but I always have egg beater's around so I just used that to make 1/2 egg. John took a couple today for lunch along with his salad and really enjoyed them.
self rising corn meal but it sounds like you liked the "extra" puffiness? I'll use it the next time. And I also cut it in half but I always have egg beater's around so I just used that to make 1/2 egg. John took a couple today for lunch along with his salad and really enjoyed them.
music-city-missy
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Sorry I just now saw it but I used SR cornmeal
And I just omitted the baking powder and salt.
Also, as for the corn, Marilyn ignored my warning and used corn - the corn can cause some pretty explosive grease popping!
But aren't they addictive? I think I might try this as a base to add other ingredients but the okra just tasted so good in these.
And I just omitted the baking powder and salt.
Also, as for the corn, Marilyn ignored my warning and used corn - the corn can cause some pretty explosive grease popping!
But aren't they addictive? I think I might try this as a base to add other ingredients but the okra just tasted so good in these.
music-city-missy
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OH - and if you make a full batch and have leftovers - they freeze and reheat great!