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edna's ferdans

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Mary Payton
@Snuffy
Davenport, IA

We always had HUGE family reunions on my mother's side of the family. My Grandmother was one of 8 children---2 sets of twins! There were lots of great eats and recipes were always exchanged. This is a recipe my mom got from my Great Aunt Edna at one of those reunions. It's delicious.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For edna's ferdans

  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3
    large eggs, seperated
  • 5 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    lingonberries or raisins* see note below
  • powdered sugar for sprinkling
  • vegetable oil for frying

How To Make edna's ferdans

  • 1
    Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • 2
    beat egg yolks, sugar and buttermilk together in a bowl.
  • 3
    combine the dry ingredients with the wet.
  • 4
    *at this point, optional add-ins go in: 1/2 tsp. orange zest with 1/2 cup lingonberries, or; 1/2 tsp. cardamon with 1/2 cup raisins.
  • 5
    beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter. let stant 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Heat a large cast iron skillet and add enough vegetable oil to fry Ferdans. Drop by 1 tablespoon each in the skillet and fry til golden (like pancakes).
  • 7
    sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy
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