Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 12 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 4 teaspoons snipped fresh chives
  • 13 cup sour cream

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • Measure the cornmeal into a med bowl.
  • Stir in the boiling water, the mixture will be stiff.
  • Add the milk, stirring until smooth.
  • Next, stir in the corn kernels, egg and 3 t of the chives.
  • Add flour mixture to the cornmeal, stirring until combined.
  • Heat 2 T of the oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Drop the batter by rounded T into the hot oil (you'll probably use about half of the batter) and cook the cakes for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
  • Transfer the cakes to a serving platter and cover them to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining T of the oil and repeat the process with the rest of the batter.
  • While the cakes cook prepare the garnish by stirring the remaining t of the chives into the sour cream.