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Traditional hoe cakes

Hoe Cakes Recipe

A delicious and easy to follow hoe cakes recipe that will have you feeling like a southern chef in no time!
5 from 84 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 488 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 pcs. eggs large
  • ½ tbsp. sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • cup vegetable oil
  • Water optional
  • Bacon grease optional
  • ¼ tbsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Stir the cornmeal, salt, and all-purpose flour together in a mixing bowl. Mix well until it’s smooth.
  • In a second mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and buttermilk until smooth.
  • Pour the cornmeal mixture into the wet batter and stir until there are no lumps.
  • Let it rest until the mixture reaches the desired thickness.
  • Add the oil and stir the mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet and add the oil.
  • Transfer the dough to the pan and fry until the edges turn brown.
  • Flip periodically, so that both sides are cooked evenly.

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Notes

  • Make ahead — If you happen to find yourself short of time, you can always make the batter ahead. Store it in the freezer for up to two days.
 
  • Serving — Honey, maple syrup, and our pear butter would all be ideal toppings. If you’re feeling bold, you might even want to try avocado cream.
 
  • Pairings — This southern beauty pairs well with many dishes, so you’ll have lots of options when it comes to that. Chicken chops and lumpia isda would be ideal.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hoe Cakes Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
488
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
401
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
202
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
51
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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