HOE CAKES ................. OLD SOUTHERN RECIPE

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HOE CAKES ................. Old Southern Recipe image

Cornmeal and water baked cakes was used throughout the early colonies. Corn was inexpensive and grown every where. In the south they were called Hoe Cakes because some times slaves working in the fields would cook them on the end of a hoe. We are fortunate to have a stove and a griddle to cook them on, and enjoy, this treat from...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 c corn meal
1/2 tsp salt
1 c boiling water
butter

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cornmeal and salt. Stir in water, cool. Divide mixture into 8 portions (about 1/3 cup each). Shape each portion into a 3-inch round patty. Fry over medium heat on a well greased griddle, turning to brown both sides, about 7 minutes each side. Makes 8 hoe cakes. Serve with butter,lots of butter! yeah! YUM!

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