Pepperoni Flapjacks
Pepperoni Flapjacks are thin rounds of cornbread fried in a skillet and topped with savory pepperoni pieces. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories:
Cost: $20
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix Use yellow self-rising cornmeal mix if a sweeter taste is preferred.
- 1/4 cup self-rising flour Sifted, spooned and leveled.
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 medium or large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup whole cultured buttermilk Plus, two additional tablespoons full.
- vegetable oil for frying Or use shortening.
- 1 package (6 ounces) pepperoni pieces
- Salsa for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In medium bowl, combine self-rising cornmeal mix (white OR yellow), self-rising flour (sifted, spooned and leveled), sugar (if using). Stir together until well combined.
- Add one beaten egg and buttermilk (1/2 cup plus two tablespoons full). Stir together until well combined. Batter should be pourable.
- If batter is thick and sticks to the spoon, add TWO additional tablespoon of buttermilk (total of four tablespoons full). Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Drizzle two tablespoons of vegetable oil (or shortening) in a medium sized cast skillet (or preferred skillet). Warm over low-medium heat until oil sizzles, but NOT smoking. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Arrange 6 (or more if preferred) pepperoni pieces close together in bottom of hot skillet. They cook quickly and will season vegetable oil. Stir batter. Drop 1/4 cup of batter on top of pepperoni pieces. Use back of spoon to spread evenly in a circle.
- Allow to cook 4 to 5 minutes OR until top of cornbread looks dry. Carefully flip over with spatula
- Use spatula to flip over. Arrange 6 (or more if preferred) pepperoni pieces over the top. Press down into flapjack with back of spatula. Cook another 4 to 5 minutes OR until bottom is golden brown.
- While flapjack is cooking, place two paper towels on a plate. Remove flapjack from skillet with spatula. Place on paper towels to drain.
- Place two more tablespoons of vegetable oil in HOT skillet. Repeat as instructed above until all batter has been fried.
- Serve hot with a side of salsa. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Makes 4 to 5 Pepperoni Flapjacks.