How to Make Hoe Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating from the American South, hoe cake is a simple and delicious flatbread that is easy to make and incredibly versatile. Traditionally, hoe cake was cooked on a garden hoe over an open flame, giving it a rustic and hearty flavor. However, this recipe will show you how to make hoe cake in the comfort of your own kitchen using just a few simple ingredients.

Hoe cake is a staple in Southern cuisine, and its origins can be traced back to early settlers who used a flat surface, suc...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons shortening
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 pinches garlic salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a well-seasoned cast iron skillet with the shortening, and place it in the oven as it heats.
  • Whisk together flour and milk in a bowl, making a thick but still runny batter.
  • Remove the hot greased skillet from the preheated oven, and quickly sprinkle a pinch of garlic salt over the bottom of the skillet. Immediately pour in the batter, and sprinkle the top with a pinch of garlic salt.
  • Return the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until cake is risen and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 492mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 85mg