Kaye's Okra Fry Bread

• cornmeal↗1 cup

  (I used a very course ground)

• self-rising flour1 cup

  (I just used flour and baking powder)

• salt↗2 teaspoons
• water↗2 1⁄2 cups
• whole okra1

  sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (I used fresh and it was better IMO)

• vidalia onion1⁄2 cup

  chopped

• clarified butter↗1 tablespoon

  plus more as needed (I used just regular unsalted butter)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour and salt.

2. 2

   Whisk in water to make a thin batter.

3. 3

   Stir in okra and onions.

4. 4

   Over medium heat, add clarified butter to a cast iron skillet.

5. 5

   Use a small ladle to pour batter onto skillet.

6. 6

   Pan should be hot enough to make batter sizzle.

7. 7

   Cook until underside is browned, about 3 to 4.

8. 8

   minutes, then flip and brown on the other side.

9. 9

   Repeat with additional batter, adding more butter as needed.

10. 10

    I baked this at 350 in the cast hot iron skillet like a loaf of cornbread and it was delicious.