Corn Dodgers Recipe True Grit

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground for texture
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional, for subtle sweetness)
• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature for optimal rising
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to create a 1/2-inch depth in the pan)