Description
Crispy southern cornmeal hoecakes bring rustic charm to breakfast tables with their golden-brown edges and hearty flavor. These traditional skillet-fried corn cakes offer simple comfort that connects you directly to southern culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) cornmeal
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-fat buttermilk
Cooking Liquid:
- Oil for frying (coconut oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil)
Instructions
- Create a smooth, well-blended cornmeal batter by combining dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls.
- Whisk cornmeal and self-rising flour together, then incorporate buttermilk and egg until the mixture reaches a consistent, pourable texture.
- Adjust batter consistency with additional buttermilk if it appears too thick or dense.
- Prepare a skillet by heating it over medium temperature and coating the bottom with a thin layer of oil.
- Test oil readiness by dropping a small amount of batter, which should immediately sizzle upon contact.
- Carefully spoon batter into the hot skillet, forming small circular shapes approximately 2-3 inches wide.
- Allow hoecakes to cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges turn golden and crispy.
- Gently flip each hoecake using a spatula and cook the opposite side until achieving an even, rich brown color.
- Remove hoecakes from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by classic toppings like butter, honey, jam, or paired with savory options such as ham or fried chicken.
Notes
- Customize the batter’s consistency by adjusting buttermilk, ensuring a perfect pourable texture that creates crispy, light hoecakes.
- Prevent sticking and achieve an even golden-brown crust by using a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan with consistent medium heat.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or rice flour to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the traditional Southern texture.
- Enhance flavor profiles by incorporating herbs like chives or spices such as smoked paprika into the batter for a unique twist on the classic hoecake recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg