Hoppin Johncakes

Ingredients:

1 can Margaret Holmes Hoppin John
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 ½ tsp. salt
3 large eggs
¾  cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tsp shortening or lard

Recipe Instructions:

Using a colander, drain Hoppin John very well, then place on paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid-dice. Sift flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt into medium mixing bowl. In separate bowl whisk eggs, milk and butter. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Carefully fold in Hoppin John. Heat shortening or lard in cast iron griddle over medium heat until shortening melts and ripples. For each cake pour ¼ cup of hoppin john mixture onto griddle – mixture should sizzle when it hits the griddle. Flip cake once edges are dry and griddle side is golden brown. Continue to fry until other side is lightly brown. If necessary add more shortening between batches. If desired, serve with butter and honey

This Recipe uses the following products:

  • Hoppin’ John