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

at the edges, the pan is ready. If it just sits there, give the skillet another minute or two to heat up.Shop Cookware Sets

Working in batches so you don’t crowd the pan, pour small puddles of batter into the hot grease, about 2 to 3 tablespoons each. The batter should spread out into thin rounds with wispy, lacy edges.

Hoecake batter frying in a cast iron skillet

Hoecake batter frying in a cast iron skillet

Let the hoecakes cook without disturbing them until the edges turn deep golden