Cornmeal Hoecakes with Honey Butter
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Cornmeal Hoecakes with Honey Butter

Golden, crispy cornmeal griddle cakes with sweet honey butter - a simple, rustic Southern breakfast tradition.

35 min
8 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

16

carbs

32

fiber

2

protein

3

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1

Mix cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Pour boiling water over cornmeal mixture and stir until smooth.

3

Let batter rest 10 minutes to thicken.

4

Heat oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

5

Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle.

6

Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

7

For honey butter: whip softened butter with honey and a pinch of salt.

8

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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