Hoe Cakes

Simple cornmeal flatcakes cooked on a griddle — an old Southern staple.

Ingredients

• 1.00 cup white cornmeal
• 0.50 tsp salt
• 0.50 tsp baking powder
• 1.00 cup boiling water
• 2.00 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon drippings

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix cornmeal, salt, and baking powder together.

2. 2

   Pour boiling water over cornmeal mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.

3. 3

   Let rest 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat oil or bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Drop large spoonfuls of batter into hot skillet.

6. 6

   Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

8. 8

   Serve hot with butter.

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