Description
Southern cornmeal hoecakes dance with rustic charm, bringing golden crispy perfection to your plate. Generations of home cooks have cherished this simple yet soul-satisfying skillet bread that connects you to cherished culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) cornmeal
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) self-rising flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-fat buttermilk
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) oil for frying (coconut oil or your preferred oil)
Instructions
- Combine cornmeal, self-rising flour, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a dry ingredient foundation for the hoecakes.
- Whisk buttermilk and egg into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, pourable batter develops. Adjust consistency with additional buttermilk if needed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium temperature (around 350°F), ensuring even, gentle warmth without excessive smoking.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, spreading gently to form circular shapes approximately 3 inches in diameter.
- Cook hoecakes for 2-3 minutes per side, monitoring for a rich golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried cornbread to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining crispness.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanying with butter, maple syrup, or preferred savory condiments like honey or jam.
Notes
- Adjust buttermilk thickness by gradually adding more if the batter seems too dense, ensuring a perfect pour and crispy texture.
- Control oil temperature carefully to prevent burning, using medium heat that allows golden-brown exterior with a soft interior.
- Experiment with add-ins like corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, or shredded cheese to elevate the basic hoecake recipe and create unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute self-rising flour with a gluten-free alternative like almond or rice flour while maintaining the classic cornmeal base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 468 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 385 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg