Okra Fry Bread Recipe

You probably have to be from the south to appreciate this okra recipe. Trust me, it is worth a try!

• Meal Type: Bread
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) bag whole okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onions
• 1 tablespoon clarified butter, plus more as needed

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour and salt. Whisk in water to make a thin batter. Stir in okra and onions.
2. Over medium heat, add clarified butter to a cast iron skillet. Use a small ladle to pour batter onto skillet. Pan should be hot enough to make batter sizzle. Cook until underside is browned, about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and brown on the other side. Repeat with additional batter, adding more butter as necessary.