Hoe Cakes

Bring a taste of Southern tradition to your table with these golden, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside hoe cakes! Made with a delightful blend of yellow cornmeal, a touch of sugar, and rich buttermilk, these rustic cornmeal pancakes are lightly fried to perfection in bacon drippings or vegetable oil. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a total cook time of 20 minutes, this versatile recipe serves as a delicious breakfast drizzled with syrup, a savory side for soups or stews, or the perfect partner to fried chicken. Whether topped with honey, butter, or served plain, hoe cakes bring an irresistible, homespun charm to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1.25 cup buttermilk
• 1 unit large egg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon drippings (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined.

Step 2

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, large egg, and melted unsalted butter.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should have a slightly thick, pourable consistency.

Step 4

Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil or bacon drippings and let it heat until shimmering.

Step 5

Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each hoe cake, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.

Step 6

Cook the hoe cakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip them and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked hoe cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Keep them warm while cooking the remaining batter.

Step 8

Serve immediately, topped with butter, honey, syrup, or as an accompaniment to soups, stews, or fried chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	653.5 grams (653.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1633

Total Fat 83.90g	108%
Saturated Fat 34.10g	171%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 313mg	104%
Sodium 1150mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 194.80g	71%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 28.80g
Protein 33.40g	67%

Vitamin D 200IU	998%
Calcium 399mg	31%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 767mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 46.7%