Description
These Irresistible Southern Cornbread Hoecakes are a delightful twist on classic cornbread, perfect for a cozy breakfast or as a savory side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these hoecakes are a true Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg and stir in the buttermilk and water. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Finalize Batter: Stir in the bacon drippings or oil. Adjust the batter consistency with a splash of water if needed.
- Cook the Hoecakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of batter, flatten slightly, and cook until golden brown and crispy on each side.
- Serve: Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with butter, honey, or as a side dish.
Notes
- Serve hoecakes hot with butter, honey, or alongside collard greens and beans.
- For a savory twist, stir in minced jalapeños or chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoecake
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
