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Southern Hoe Cakes (Johnny Cakes)

Traditional Southern cornmeal cakes cooked in a skillet until crisp and golden.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hoe Cakes
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using.
  2. Stir in egg and milk until a thick batter forms.
  3. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Spoon batter into skillet and spread into thin rounds.
  5. Cook until edges are golden, then flip and cook until crisp.
  6. Remove from skillet and serve warm.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture.