Fried Hot Water Cornbread Cakes Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This hot water cornbread is a simple mixture of cornmeal and hot water with a few seasonings. The mixture is shaped into cakes and fried in hot fat in a skillet. Bacon drippings add a smoky flavor to these tasty corn cakes, but they can also be made with melted butter, shortening, or vegetable oil if you don't have the drippings or want to make them meat-free. These hot water cornbread cakes are an old-time southern staple, sometimes called hoecakes or corn dodgers. In new england and in other areas of the country they are called johnnycakes or journey cakes. The term hoecake is found in writings as early as 1745. They are great with maple syrup, but they would also be delicious with molasses or a cane or sorghum syrup. Or serve them as a base with creamed chicken or turkey. They are also great with baked beans or chili. See the tips and variations below the recipe for some suggestions for add-ins and serving ideas.

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25minstotal
10minsPrep
15minsCook
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10m.Prep
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Ingredients for Fried Hot Water Cornbread Cakes Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 0.13 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Coarsely ground cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon Bacon drippings
Nutrition
value
3
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat< 1 g Protein< 1 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Protein
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    < 1mg
  • Iron
    0mg
  • Vitamin A
    5mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0mg
  • Vitamin B3
    0mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0mg
  • Vitamin B9
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    0mg
  • Copper
    0mcg
  • Magnesium
    < 1mg
  • Manganese
    0mg
  • Phosphorus
    1mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    0mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats