1 1/2  cups cornmeal 1/2 cup water 4 tbls. hazelnut oil, melted butter or
bacon drippings 4 tbls. maple syrup or honey 1/2 tsp. salt 3 to 4
tbls.cooking oil for frying

In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, water, hazelnut oil, syrup and salt. In
a large skillet, heat 2 tbls. oil over medium-high heat. Drop batter by
tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten with spatula and fry cakes until crisp
and browned on both sides. Add more oil as needed. Serves 4 to 6.