Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes
A cherished Southern recipe that evokes memories of family gatherings and comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal (finely ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (for frying)
- Butter (for serving)
- Honey (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the cornmeal, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
- Add water gradually until reaching your desired consistency.
- Preheat the skillet with vegetable oil or ghee over medium heat.
- Fry spoonfuls of batter for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip each hoecake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on a paper towel and serve warm with butter and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Notes
Store leftover hoecakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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