Description
Sizzling Southern cornbread hoecakes blend crispy edges with golden centers, offering a rustic comfort straight from traditional kitchens. Warm, buttery, and rich with cornmeal’s earthy essence, these simple yet irresistible discs invite you to savor a slice of heritage with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal (stone-ground)
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) hot water
Dry Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Gradually pour hot water into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until the batter becomes smooth and has a thick, spreadable consistency. Adjust with additional water if needed to achieve the right texture.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up for 2-3 minutes until it shimmers and a droplet of batter sizzles immediately upon contact.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop 2-3 tablespoons of batter into the hot oil for each hoecake, gently spreading it to form a flat circular shape.
- Cook each hoecake for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown color and crispy edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Transfer the cooked hoecakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and help maintain their crispness.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by softened butter, a drizzle of honey, or as a delightful side to hearty soups, rich stews, or tender greens.
Notes
- Adjust the water carefully to achieve the perfect batter consistency, ensuring a smooth, spreadable texture without being too runny.
- Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for the most authentic flavor and crispy exterior of the hoecakes.
- Experiment with adding herbs like chives or jalapeños to the batter for a unique flavor twist that elevates the traditional recipe.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by using cornmeal that is certified gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 682 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg