My daddy grew up on these and now I make them every Sunday morning. Church ladies always ask for the recipe.

fat so it fries up into rustic little cakes that taste like home and stretch a dollar a long way.

Rustic hoecakes stacked on a plate with melting butter

Rustic hoecakes stacked on a plate with melting butter

Serve these hoecakes stacked up straight from the skillet with a pat of butter melting over the top and a drizzle of sorghum, honey, or real maple syrup if you have it. They’re wonderful alongside scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, or a plate of country ham or bacon.

For a true Sunday spread,