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hoe cakes

jcrow216 avatar
Recipe by
Janet Crow
@jcrow216
Quinwood, WV

This was a family favorite growing up and still is today. Just plain comfort food.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For hoe cakes

  • 1/2 c
    self-rising buttermilk corn meal
  • 1/2 c
    self rising flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c
    milk, maybe a little more if needed

How To Make hoe cakes

  • 1
    Combine the cornmeal and flour, crack in the egg and add 1 tsp. oil.
  • 2
    Slowly add the milk and stir to the consistency of a pancake batter. Heat a little (1-2T) oil over med. high heat in a frying pan.
  • 3
    Using a 1/4 C. measuring cup, pour batter into the pan and cook 1-3 minutes per side, just like you would a pancake.
  • 4
    Remove to a paper towel lined plate. You can place these on a cookie sheet and in the oven at 300 degrees to remain warm while cooking the remaining batter.
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