Cornmeal Hoecakes with Honey Butter
Golden, crispy cornmeal griddle cakes with sweet honey butter - a simple, rustic Southern breakfast tradition.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
280
Protein
3 g
Carbs
32 g
Fat
16 g
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Ingredients
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Mix cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
Pour boiling water over cornmeal mixture and stir until smooth.
Let batter rest 10 minutes to thicken.
Heat oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle.
Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
For honey butter: whip softened butter with honey and a pinch of salt.
Serve hoecakes hot with honey butter.
Chef's Comfy Tip
These are best eaten hot off the griddle - their crispy edges and tender centers are pure comfort food magic.
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