Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes
Delicious Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes that capture the spirit of hospitality with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely ground cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- Butter (for serving)
- Honey (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
- Add water: Gradually stir in the water until the batter reaches desired consistency.
- Heat up the pan: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil or ghee.
- Pour batter into the skillet: Using a ladle, pour the batter into the hot skillet, forming small pancakes.
- Cook until golden: Sauté the hoecakes for about 3-4 minutes on one side.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the hoecakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm: Transfer hoecakes to a plate and serve with butter and syrup.
Notes
Use finely ground cornmeal for the best texture. Adjust water for batter thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg