Grandma’s Famous Hoecakes

Date: January 5, 2025
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil

• Additional butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

   • In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, water, egg, and melted butter or oil.

3. Combine

   • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

   • The batter should be thick but pourable. Add a little more water if it’s too thick.

4. Cook the Hoecakes

   • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

   • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per hoecake onto the skillet.

   • Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.

5. Repeat & Serve

   • Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.

   • Serve warm with butter, syrup, honey, or your favorite toppings.

Tips & Notes

• Crispy on the outside, tender inside: Make sure the skillet is hot but not smoking to avoid burning.

• Adjust sweetness: Sugar is optional, so feel free to skip or add more to taste.

• Versatile: Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for savory meals.

These hoecakes have a crispy exterior and soft, tender inside, making them a comforting, nostalgic treat—just like Grandma used to make