1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal, or you may use a cornmeal mix such as Aunt Jemima’s
2 eggs
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup vegetable oil or bacon grease
Oil or butter for frying
Mix all ingredients well except for the frying oil. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot skillet. Use approximately 2 tablespoons batter per hoecake. Brown until crisp; turn and brown on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Leftover batter will keep in refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Yield: 17 cakes