Description
Crispy southern cornmeal hoecakes deliver a nostalgic glimpse of traditional Southern cooking. Heritage recipes showcase simple ingredients and rustic culinary techniques that connect generations through delicious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) cornmeal
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) self-rising flour
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-fat buttermilk
- Oil for frying (coconut oil recommended)
Instructions
- Mixing Base: Thoroughly combine cornmeal and self-rising flour in a large mixing bowl, ensuring complete integration of dry ingredients for consistent texture.
- Liquid Fusion: Whisk buttermilk and egg into a smooth, uniform liquid mixture. Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry components, creating a fluid yet substantial batter that maintains structural integrity.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat skillet over medium temperature, coating surface with a thin oil layer. Test oil readiness by dropping a small batter droplet; immediate sizzling indicates optimal cooking temperature.
- Batter Deployment and Initial Cooking: Pour batter onto hot skillet, forming compact circular shapes. Allow hoecakes to develop a crisp, golden perimeter, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes until edges become distinctly bronzed and bubbles form across the surface.
- Finishing and Serving: Flip hoecakes using a spatula, cooking opposite side until achieving a matching golden-brown coloration. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then plate and garnish with preferred accompaniments such as butter, honey, bacon crumbles, or cheese.
Notes
- Flour Precision: Use self-rising flour for optimal rise and texture, ensuring light and fluffy hoecakes.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without raw centers.
- Batter Consistency: Aim for a thick yet pourable batter; too thin results in flat, crispy discs, while too thick creates dense, heavy cakes.
- Oil Management: Use minimal oil to prevent greasy texture and allow crisp edges to develop naturally during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg