Revolutionary War Hoecakes

Try this favorite breakfast of George Washington and staple of the Colonia South with this American Revolution time recipe.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Spatula

Ingredients

2 Cups Yellow or White Cornmeal
2 Cups Boiling Hot Water
Pinch of Salt
Honey optional
Butter Optional
12 Tbsp Peanut or Vegetable Oil

Instructions

In a pot or tea kettle boil 2 cups of water
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour
Add a pinch of salt
When the water is boiling, start by adding one 1 cup at a time. Slowly stir. Continue adding the second cup of water. Mixture should pour by should be very thick almost like a very wet dough.
Let stand for 10 minutes so the cornmeal can absorb the water
In a medium high skillet, add one 1-2 Tbsp of Oil
Once oil is smoking, pour batter into the hot oil. Flatten and round with a spatula
Cook for 10 minutes
Gently flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes
Serve warm with butter, honey, cane syrup or maple syrup

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