Hoecakes

Hoecakes are from the primitive family of pones. A “hoe” was a word for “griddle.” Hoecakes are cornbread in its unleavened form.

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil oil
• Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Combine the first five ingredients.
2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. Pour batter by 1/4 cupsful onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles on top begin to pop; cook until second side is golden brown.
4. Serve with maple syrup.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 4 min | Yield: 6 servings