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

and look crisp, and the tops are mostly set with little bubbles, about 2 to 3 minutes. Gently flip with a thin spatula and cook the other side until golden brown with darker spots, another 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer the cooked hoecakes to a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. While they’re still hot, you can brush or dab a little extra bacon grease or butter over the tops