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Southern Hoe Cakes

Course Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword hoe-cakes-recipe, southern-hoe-cakes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow or white finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2-4 Tbsp granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (not fat free)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus additional for frying
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-4 Tbsp salted or unsalted butter for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add buttermilk, oil and eggs. Whisk together until thick, creamy and fully combined.
  • Fry: Heat equal parts, oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large non stick pan or griddle. (Depending on size of pan, 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter.)
  • Add approximately 1/4 - 1/3 cup batter forming into even size rounds. Cook in batches for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and puffed. Add additional oil and butter for each batch. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
  • Serve hot topped with butter, honey or syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg