🌽 Crispy Southern Fried Cornbread (Hoecakes)
Golden, crunchy, and full of old-fashioned flavor! Serve with butter, honey, or alongside collard greens.
⏰ Time
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
🍽 Servings
8 hoecakes
🛒 Ingredients
Basic Batter:
1 cup cornmeal (yellow or white)
½ cup flour (optional, for softer texture)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (optional)
¾ cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
1 egg
½ cup water (adjust as needed)
¼ cup bacon grease or vegetable oil (for frying)
Flavor Boosters (Optional):
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup shredded cheddar
👩🍳 Steps
Mix Batter:
Whisk dry ingredients. Add buttermilk, egg, and water; stir until smooth (like pancake batter).
Heat Skillet:
Heat bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Fry:
Drop ¼ cup batter per hoecake. Fry 2–3 mins per side until crispy and golden.
Serve:
Drain on paper towels. Enjoy hot with butter or honey!
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