Fried Cornbread – Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes

Southern Fried Cornbread (Hoecakes)

Golden, crispy edges with a soft, tender center—pure Southern comfort in every bite

There’s nothing more comforting than classic Southern fried cornbread, also known as hoecakes. Simple pantry ingredients come together to create a crispy, golden crust with a fluffy inside that pairs perfectly with collard greens, beans, fried chicken, or a bowl of soup. This old-fashioned favorite is quick, easy, and full of down-home flavor—just the way Grandma made it.

 Ingredients

• ⅔ cup cornmeal

• ⅓ cup self-rising flour

• ⅓ cup buttermilk (low-fat works fine)

• 1 large egg

• Oil for frying (about 3 tbsp coconut oil, vegetable oil, or bacon grease)

Instructions