Put an iron skillet holding 1 tbsp butter in the oven and pre-heat to 350 F (175 C). Cut about 1 tbsp butter into 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 heaping tsp of double-acting baking powder, and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt. Break an egg into a 1 cup measure, and fill up to the 1 cup level with milk or buttermilk. Five minutes before you expect the oven to be ready, mix the wet and dry ingredients. When the oven is ready, tilt the skillet to spread the butter, and then pour in the batter. Bake for about 30 min or until lightly browned or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Serves four.
Dude, what about the bacon?
ReplyDeleteYou're only one iteration away from the ultimate goal of the 'Fuzz's hoecake. As for the bacon, I just assumed you greased your skillet with drippings and added some melted drippings to the batter...
ReplyDeleteYes, I sometimes make this with bacon grease instead of butter. But last night I made it with olive oil instead of either, and I loved it.
ReplyDeleteChange the "five minutes" in the description to a "ten minutes" and it's better.
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