Description
Southern Fried Cornbread Hoecakes are the perfect blend of crispy and tender. Made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, buttermilk, and butter, these hoecakes are a comforting Southern classic. Whether served with syrup for breakfast or as a savory side to a hearty meal, these hoecakes are a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the melted butter or oil, allowing it to coat the surface.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet, spreading them into small, round cakes. Fry the hoecakes for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel if desired.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overmix the batter to keep the hoecakes light and fluffy.
- For a crispier texture, increase the amount of oil used for frying.
- Hoecakes can be served with various toppings like honey, jam, sour cream, or gravy for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg