Ingredients

  • frying oil
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon minced thyme
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bacon, crumbles
  • 1 lb fresh picked crabmeat

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, heat the oil to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal and the next seven ingredients.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream.
  • Add to the cornmeal mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Fold in onions, bacon, and crab meat.
  • Drop by tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.