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Revolutionary War Hoecakes

Try this favorite breakfast of George Washington and staple of the Colonia South with this American Revolution time recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a pot or tea kettle boil 2 cups of water
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour
  3. Add a pinch of salt
  4. 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.
  5. Let stand for 10 minutes so the cornmeal can absorb the water
  6. In a medium high skillet, add one 1-2 Tbsp of Oil
  7. Once oil is smoking, pour batter into the hot oil. Flatten and round with a spatula
  8. Cook for 10 minutes
  9. Gently flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes
  10. Serve warm with butter, honey, cane syrup or maple syrup