Hot-Water Hoecakes

Name: Hot-Water Hoecakes
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white cornmeal; 1⁄2 tsp. salt; 1⁄2 tsp. chili powder; 2 cups boiling water; 3 Tbsp. butter

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Yes, these little cakes were originally cooked on a (clean) hoe over a campfire. They must be served hot, preferably with butter and salsa or honey.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 cup white cornmeal
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄2 tsp. chili powder
2 cups boiling water
3 Tbsp. butter

Directions

Step 1
In medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and chili powder. Add water and stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add butter to hot skillet and drop cornmeal batter in tablespoon amounts onto hot butter. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until golden; turn and cook 2–3 minutes on the other side. Serve hot.