Poor Man Hoecakes
The Ingredient List
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Self-Rising Cornmeal: 1.5 cups (White or yellow works fine, but white is the traditional Southern way).
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Self-Rising Flour: 1/2 cup (This keeps them from being too crumbly).
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Sugar: 1 tablespoon (Just enough to help them brown).
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Buttermilk: 1 cup (The tang is non-negotiable, sugar).
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Eggs: 2 large ones, beaten.
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Water: 1/3 cup (Give or take—you want a thick batter, but it should still pour).
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The Secret Ingredient: Bacon drippings or vegetable oil for frying. (If you’ve got a jar of bacon grease in the fridge, now is its time to shine).
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