Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 and 1/4 cup self-rising cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup whole milk (for the consistency you want the batter)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, bacon grease, or melted butter
  • oil for frying

Instruction

  • Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy nonstick griddle or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together in one bowl. Whisk wet ingredients together in another bowl.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients into the dry. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula to combine until ingredients are just moistened. Don’t overmix. 
  • When the griddle is ready, pour 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle. Cook 1 to 3 minutes per side. (The Hoecake is ready to be turned over when it's dry around the edges and bubbles have formed over the top.)
  • Remove to a platter. You can keep them warm in a 300° oven while you finish cooking. Serve warm or hot.