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Southern Hoe Cakes

Hoe Cakes are a true Southern delicacy that are basically fried cornbread pancakes that are crisp, tender and delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • ½ cup self rising cornmeal use the white cornmeal
  • ½ cup self rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ⅓ cup water or more if you need
  • 2 tablespoon bacon grease or you can use butter
  • butter and oil for frying

Instructions

  • Combine cornmeal, flour, and sugar. Gradually mix in buttermilk and egg to form a thick, soup-like batter. Stir in water and bacon grease.
  • Heat butter and a bit of oil in a cast iron skillet to prevent burning.
  • In batches, drop ⅛ cup of batter into the skillet. Flip when edges are set, bubbled, and browned.
  • Drain hoe cakes on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

I would make sure to add either oil or butter and oil to fry so the butter doesn't burn.

Nutrition

Serving: 235g