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Classic Southern Fried Cornbread Hoecakes

Classic Southern Fried Cornbread Hoecakes

A crispy and golden cornbread treat cooked in a skillet, perfect as a side dish or for breakfast with butter and syrup.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cornmeal
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Butter or oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Stove

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal flour baking powder salt and sugar
  2. Whisk to mix evenly
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg and milk together
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients
  5. Stir until just combined
  6. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat
  7. Scoop batter into the skillet to form small pancakes
  8. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges are set
  9. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown
  10. Remove from the skillet and keep warm
  11. Serve hot with butter or syrup

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep hoecakes tender
Use medium heat to ensure even cooking
Adjust sweetness to taste
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet