Name: Hoe Cakes
Ingredients: 1/4 c Shortening, , Crisco (or oil); 1 1/2 c Cornmeal, , self-rising; 1/4 ts Baking soda; 1 1/4 c Buttermilk; 1 Egg, , lightly beaten; 1 tb Shortening, , Crisco - melted

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Breads, Basics and, Cornbread, Specialties, Mine	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Shortening, , Crisco (or oil)
1 1/2	c	Cornmeal, , self-rising
1/4	ts	Baking soda
1 1/4	c	Buttermilk
1		Egg, , lightly beaten
1	tb	Shortening, , Crisco – melted

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat 1/4 cup Crisco shortening or oil to 365 deg. F in heavy skillet, on
medium-high heat. Combine cornmeal and baking soda in medium bowl. Add
buttermilk, egg and one tablespoon melted shortening. Stir just until dry
ingredients are moistened.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each hoe cake. Fry 1 or 2 minutes or
until golden brown on each side. Add additional shortening, if necessary.
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Typed by Carolyn Cloe
Recipe by: The Black Family Reunion Cookbook
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #504 by Carolyn <c4@groupz.net> on Mar 8,
1997.

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