Yellow cornmeal hoe cake, a classic Southern dish, is a flavorful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This traditional cornbread variation is made with simple ingredients like cornmeal, flour, water, and salt, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer a crispy exterior or a soft and fluffy interior, there's a hoe cake recipe out there to suit your taste. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for yellow cornmeal hoe cake that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUICK AND EASY HOECAKES RECIPE (FRIED CORNBREAD)
Easy old-fashioned, southern Hoe Cakes or fried cornbread are versatile little yellow miracles of crispy, warm corn cake deliciousness! Hoe cakes are considered a southern quick bread or flatbread and can be served any time of day straight out of the cast-iron skillet.
Provided by Sharon Rigsby
Categories Appetizer Bread Side Dish Snack
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the flour, cornmeal, and sugar to a large bowl. Add the eggs and buttermilk to a smaller bowl and whisk well.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients along with ¼ cup of vegetable oil and ½ cup of water. Mix well to combine all ingredients but don't over mix. The batter will be thick. If you think it is too thick, add a bit more water, about one tablespoon at a time, until it gets to the consistency you like.
- Add ¼ cup of vegetable oil (I use peanut oil, but any kind will do) to a large skillet over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the batter using a large spoon or small ice-cream scoop. About two tablespoons of batter will make a hoecake about 3 inches across.
- Cook the hoe cake for one to two minutes on each side or until each side is brown and the edges are crispy. Use a pancake turner or spatula to remove them and drain them on a paper towel.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0.005 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEET 'N' CORNY HOECAKES
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 35m
Yield 14 hoecakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the thawed corn, egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients and combine. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- In a cast iron pan on medium-high heat, add enough vegetable oil to fill the pan about 1/2-inch deep. When the oil begins to swirl, add the batter in batches to the pan using a small ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure to make each hoecake. Gently spread into a circle, if needed. Flip the hoecakes when the air pockets begin to pop on the surface of the batter and a peek underneath the cake reveals a golden rim and surface, about 2 minutes.
- Once the second side is golden brown, transfer the hoecakes to a baking sheet in a warm oven and continue making the rest. Serve with maple syrup.
YELLOW CORNMEAL HOE CAKE
Hoe Cakes were the first simple forms of corn bread in the South. Simple corn meal mixed with water and salt and then baked. Originally, Native Americans cooked these on hot rocks in an open fire. They were commonly referred to as Ash Cakes. Later, settlers from Europe adopted the recipe, cooking the cakes on the blades of their hoes in the fireplace. Slaves baked theirs on a plank or the cotton hoe on hot embers. This is where they get the name "Hoe Cake". Serve Hoe Cakes as bread or as a side item with dinner or as breakfast with butter and syrup.
Provided by Mommykicksbutt
Categories Quick Breads
Time 13m
Yield 12 cakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put water on to boil. In a large cowl combine the cornmeal and salt. When the water boils, measure it in a metal or tempered-glass measuring cup and measure 2 full cups water. Pour the boiling water over the cornmeal and stir. The cornmeal will swell up, absorbing the water and making a very thick mash. Heat a very well oiled large skillet over medium high heat, re-oiling the pan after each batch. Scoop out about ¼ cup of hot mash and shape into a patty. Fry the cakes in hot oily skillet until brown & crispy on both sides.
HOECAKES
These cornmeal and buttermilk cakes are the perfect side dish for a classic Southern meal.
Provided by Deborah Harroun
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, water and 1/4 cup oil with whisk. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until combined.
- In cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. For each hoecake, pour about 1/4 cup batter into hot skillet. Cook until browned on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil to skillet as needed.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CORNMEAL HOECAKES
Bob's Red Mill makes a coarse cornmeal that's perfect for these, but don't stress if you can't find it. A finer grind will just have less crunch.
Provided by Barrel & Ashes, Studio City, CA
Categories Side Cornmeal Bake Cake Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, kosher salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Whisk egg, egg white, and milk in another medium bowl to combine. Mix egg mixture into cornmeal mixture just to incorporate, then stir in melted butter.
- Heat 1 tsp. butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium, swirling pan to coat bottom. Spoon in half of batter and cook until bubbles appear on top, about 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until hoecake is set, about 3 minutes. Return skillet to stovetop, turn cake over with a spatula, and cook over medium heat until cake feels firm when pressed, about 2 minutes. Turn out onto a plate and repeat process with remaining batter and 1 tsp. butter to make a second cake.
- Serve hoecakes topped with sour cream and scallions and sprinkled with sea salt.
Tips:
- Choose the right cornmeal: Use a finely ground, stone-ground cornmeal for the best texture. Avoid using a coarse-ground cornmeal, as it will produce a gritty hoe cake.
- Use buttermilk: Buttermilk helps to make the hoe cakes light and fluffy. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the hoe cakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cook the hoe cakes over medium heat: Cooking the hoe cakes over medium heat will help them to cook evenly without burning.
- Serve immediately: Hoe cakes are best when served immediately. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can reheat them in a warm oven or on a griddle.
Conclusion:
Hoe cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a breakfast sandwich. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this classic Southern dish at home. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give hoe cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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