Southern Fried Cornbread (Hoecakes)
Golden, crispy edges with a soft, tender center—pure Southern comfort in every bite
There’s nothing more comforting than classic Southern fried cornbread, also known as hoecakes. Simple pantry ingredients come together to create a crispy, golden crust with a fluffy inside that pairs perfectly with collard greens, beans, fried chicken, or a bowl of soup. This old-fashioned favorite is quick, easy, and full of down-home flavor—just the way Grandma made it.
Ingredients
⅔ cup cornmeal
⅓ cup self-rising flour
⅓ cup buttermilk (low-fat works fine)
1 large egg
Oil for frying (about 3 tbsp coconut oil, vegetable oil, or bacon grease)
Instructions
Mix the Batter
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, self-rising flour, buttermilk, and egg.
Stir until fully combined. The batter should be very moist but not runny.
Heat the Oil
Heat about 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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