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Onion Patties

Source of Recipe

from Old Monroe, Missouri & Carol Ann


Recipe Introduction

The fastest growing area in Missouri [2000 Census] is Lincoln County, an agricultural community west of the Mississippi River and north of St. Louis. The first settlers in Old Monroe were Revolutionary War veterans in 1799, building along the Cuivre River... ] the post office was established in 1863. The Keokuk and Northwestern R.R. line ran the 'long line' to St. Louis and the 'short line' to nearby Troy in 1888. For almost 200 years, life was centered around small towns like Elsberry, Foley , Winfield, Troy, Chain-of-Rocks, and others. In spite of the threat of floods, families continued to grow crops and livestock and ship via wagon and then railroad to St. Louis, and also steamboat. Drawn by the beautiful countryside, rolling hills, and earth mounds of previous cultures, today's settlers are the 'immigrants' from Big City Life, perusing the dream of peaceful isolation....the result is a new highway, rising land prices, the sale of family farms, and a rural school system unable to keep up with the growing population.. and of course, this could be about any similar county throughout the United States. It is always a bit sad to see a new subdivision replace a familiar landmark; the farm where I bought from the roadside stand, the "Homemade Jams and Pickles" signs replaced by realtor's signs...all signs of progress and New Suburbia. Alas, Time marches on along with the bulldozers. From gentler times , I offer some favorites. Please check out Strawberry Pancakes, Blue Ribbon Corn Relish, Mother's Dumplings, Onion Patties and Wilted Lettuce.

List of Ingredients

Notes from Carol:
a good substitute for onion rings and a great side dish with hamburgers or any roast ...
serve with a side dish of sour cream.

I have used this in a smaller version as appetizers, topped with a dollop of sour cream, and of course , the best of caviar..
OK, so the caviar is just a wish!!




Recipe

Mix in a bowl,
3/4 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tab. cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered milk

Sir in enough cold water for thick batter,add 2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions and drop by spoonfuls into iron skillet with 1/2 inch of grease...flatten slightly and turn...fry to golden brown.