Crispy Southern Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread

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Crispy Southern Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread)

Crispy Southern Hoe Cakes (Fried Cornbread) 🔥🌽✨

Golden, crispy cornbread patties fried in a skillet—Southern comfort food with crunchy edges and soft, buttery centers. Perfect alongside beans, greens, or just with a pat of melting butter.

Ingredients 🛒

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Vegetable oil or bacon drippings for frying

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. Mix: In a bowl, whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Combine: Add buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Stir until batter is smooth but slightly thick.
  3. Heat skillet: Add oil or bacon drippings to cast‑iron skillet. Heat over medium until hot.
  4. Fry: Drop spoonfuls of batter into skillet. Flatten slightly. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Serve: Drain on paper towels. Enjoy hot with butter, honey, or alongside beans and greens.

Tips 🌟

  • Extra crispy: Use bacon drippings instead of oil.
  • Sweet twist: Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
  • Serving idea: Pair with fried catfish or collard greens.

Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: ~25 minutes
  • Servings: 6–8 hoe cakes

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