Fried Cornbread - Southern Cornmeal Hoecakes

Step 1

Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels and place a rack on top; set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar.

Step 3

Add buttermilk, water and eggs; mix well.

Step 4

Heat oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-to-medium high heat and drop batter by 1/8 cup measure into the hot skillet to form small medallions.

Step 5

Fry until brown and crisp, turn and brown the other side. Remove and let drain on rack.

Step 6

Serve immediately with warm syrup or honey butter for breakfast, as a snack, or as a savory bread. Dip 'em in a mess o' greens to sop up that pot likker (juice from the greens)!