Hoe Cakes
There are many versions of Hoe Cakes, also known as Johnny Cakes, and mine are fluffy cornmeal and pancake-like with a slightly sweet taste and a small silver dollar side. They're slightly crispy on the outside and soft inside. Serve them as a delicious breakfast option or dinner side.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- Iron Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/3 cup Butter melted, or oil
- 1½ tablespoons Oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together until combined.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl beat the eggs, buttermilk, water, and melted butter (or oil) together until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix together using a wooden spoon.
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and scoop 1/8 cup or about 2 tablespoons of the batter into the skillet. Cook. on each side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown edges form.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg