Outside golden brown and crisp, inside tender, these cornmeal hoecakes are a classic Southern dish that can be served in so many different ways. And served straight up or with a smear of butter or drizzle of honey, these hoecakes deliver Southern comfort flavors right to your dinner table.
And, best of all, Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes:
Why You Will Love Them
This hoecake recipe is great for fans of crispy, comforting foods with a Southern twist. Here’s what you are going to love about this recipe:
Basic Ingredients: These hoecakes are made with simple pantry staples, and they’re ready in minutes.
Versatile Dish: They’re ideal as a breakfast food, a savory side dish or even a base for toppings, such as pulled pork or fried chicken.
Golden Crispiness: Cornmeal blended with self-rising flour turns out a gorgeous, crispy edge that is oh-so-satisfying.
Quick and Easy: These take mere minutes of prep and cook time and are ideal for last-minute accompaniment to any meal.
A Taste of the South Hoecakes have an old-world history in Southern cooking and give a lovely dose of nostalgia to any table.
Key Ingredients:
You need for these hoecakes their distinctive flavor and texture. Here’s what you’ll need:
Cornmeal: The star of the show, cornmeal gives hoecakes their signature flavor and gritty texture. Using medium or fine ground cornmeal gives a tender, yet moderately crunchy bite.
Self-Rising Flour: Lends some lift, and allows the hoecakes to puff just a little. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can mix it yourself by adding 1/4 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt to plain flour.
Low-Fat Buttermilk: Adds a little tang and helps the batter stay thick but pourable. Buttermilk is traditional, but you can use regular milk with a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice if you don’t have any handy.
Egg: Structural component and also aids in binding—adds smoothness and cohesion to the batter.
Oil for frying: Coconut oil adds a little sweetness, but any neutral oil with a high smoke point (such as vegetable, canola or grapeseed oil) will work.
