Acorn Fritters
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup ramps (wild leeks)
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup acorn flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Melt butter in small skillet over low heat and cook ramps until wilted. Let them cool. Stir cornmeal, acorn flour, soda, salt, baking powder and flour together. Add buttermilk and leeks and stir well. Stir in egg and hot sauce. Drop by spoonfuls onto a hot griddle with oil and fry until browned on each side.