Description
Delicious southern cornbread hoecakes blend crispy edges with tender centers, creating a beloved Southern comfort dish. Crisp and golden, these simple skillet treats connect generations of home cooks with rich culinary traditions you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup self-rising flour
Frying Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) coconut oil or any oil of your choice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornmeal, self-rising flour, buttermilk, and egg until a smooth, moist batter forms without being too runny.
- Heat coconut oil or preferred cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F) until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, creating small circular shapes that are approximately 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Fry each hoecake for 2-3 minutes until the bottom develops a rich golden-brown crust with crispy edges.
- Gently flip the hoecakes using a spatula and cook the opposite side for an additional 1-2 minutes until evenly browned.
- Transfer the fried cornbread to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately while warm, either as a delightful side dish or a satisfying standalone snack with optional accompaniments like honey or butter.
Notes
- Customize the cornmeal mix by adding herbs like chives or green onions for extra flavor complexity.
- Choose cast iron skillet for achieving the crispiest, most authentic golden-brown exterior on hoecakes.
- Control oil temperature carefully to prevent burning while ensuring even, crispy cooking throughout each hoecake.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting self-rising flour with gluten-free cornmeal and adding baking powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg