Recipe - Hoe Cakes

One fourth cup Shortening, , Crisco (or
oil)
1 One half cup Cornmeal, , selfrising
One fourth teaspoon Baking soda
1 One fourth cup Buttermilk
1 Egg, , lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Shortening, , Crisco
melted

Heat One fourth cup Crisco shortening or oil to 365 deg. F in heavy skillet, on
mediumhigh 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 One fourth 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 MCRecipe Digest V1 #504 by Carolyn c4@groupz.net on Mar 8,
1997.