Onion Patties – Amish Recipe
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions (about 2 medium onions)
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to blend.
Add the milk and onions:
Pour in the milk and stir until a batter forms. Fold in the chopped onions, ensuring they are well coated with the batter.
Heat the oil:
In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles immediately when added.
Fry the patties:
Drop the batter by spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons per patty) into the hot oil. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon.
Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
Drain and serve:
Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the Onion Patties warm, and enjoy them as a snack or side dish with a dip of your choice, like sour cream or ranch dressing.