Best 6 Crispy Cornmeal Pancakes Recipes

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Cornmeal pancakes, a Southern breakfast staple, are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds: a crispy exterior and a fluffy, tender interior. These pancakes, made with a combination of cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and buttermilk, offer a unique texture and a burst of flavor in every bite. Served with a generous pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these pancakes are sure to become a family favorite. This recipe also includes variations for those with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options. Whether you're a seasoned pancake enthusiast or new to the world of breakfast delights, this article has something for everyone, ensuring that every bite is a crispy, flavorful, and memorable experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK AND EASY HOECAKES RECIPE (FRIED CORNBREAD)



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Easy old-fashioned, southern Hoe Cakes or fried cornbread are versatile little yellow miracles of crispy, warm corn cake deliciousness! Hoe cakes are considered a southern quick bread or flatbread and can be served any time of day straight out of the cast-iron skillet.

Provided by Sharon Rigsby

Categories     Appetizer     Bread     Side Dish     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
2 eggs (beaten)
1 tablespoon sugar
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil (divided)

Steps:

  • Add the flour, cornmeal, and sugar to a large bowl. Add the eggs and buttermilk to a smaller bowl and whisk well.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients along with ¼ cup of vegetable oil and ½ cup of water. Mix well to combine all ingredients but don't over mix. The batter will be thick. If you think it is too thick, add a bit more water, about one tablespoon at a time, until it gets to the consistency you like.
  • Add ¼ cup of vegetable oil (I use peanut oil, but any kind will do) to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the batter using a large spoon or small ice-cream scoop. About two tablespoons of batter will make a hoecake about 3 inches across.
  • Cook the hoe cake for one to two minutes on each side or until each side is brown and the edges are crispy. Use a pancake turner or spatula to remove them and drain them on a paper towel.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0.005 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FLUFFY CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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Fluffy, light, and easy-to-make, Cornmeal Pancakes are a tasty twist on classic pancakes. | One Bowl Recipe. No buttermilk. No need to whip egg whites!

Provided by Elizabeth

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely ground cornmeal ((5 ounces cornmeal; 142 grams))
1 cup all-purpose flour ((4 ½ ounces; 127 grams))
3 tablespoons granulated sugar ((1 ⅓ ounces 38 grams))
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs ((out of shell: about 4 ounces; 113 grams))
1 cup milk ((8 ounces; 226 grams))
¼ cup vegetable oil
Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil for greasing the griddle
Butter
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Make the Batter. Whisk cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Add the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth.
  • Heat the Griddle. Lightly oil a nonstick griddle. Heat griddle over medium-high heat. P
  • Cook the Pancakes. Pour batter, approximately ¼ cup, onto griddle. Batter should sizzle when it hits the pan. Cook for approximately 3 minutes. Flip pancakes when bubbles appear all over the surface of the pancake and begin to pop. The pancake should begin to look almost dry. Flip and cook another 1 to 1 ½ minutes.
  • Serve. Serve with butter and syrup, if desired.
  • Keep Pancakes Warm: To keep warm, preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place cooked pancakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

CRISPY CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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This is a yummy little variation from your normal pancake. I have no idea where this recipe came from, probably a magazine...I know I've had it over 25yrs... If you make the thinner batter (less flour and a T or 2 more of milk) you can fry these into crispy little wafer cakes...My daycare kids prefer the more cake like version...

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c cornmeal
1/2 - 1 c flour, depends on how thick you want them...more flour for a more cake like pancake, and less for a more crispy pancake.
1 Tbsp baking powder
2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 c milk
1/3 c heavy cream
1 large egg
1 Tbsp vegtable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and set aside. Whisk together milk, cream, egg and oil. Stir milk mixture into dry ingredients until just smooth.
  • 2. Heat a skillet over medium-medium high heat, you can fry pancakes in 1/4" of oil or spray pan with pam, a dollop of butter works as well.
  • 3. When pan is hot, spoon batter into pan, spread a little, turning when edges are brown. If batter becomes to thick, thin with a little milk.

WHOLE-GRAIN PANCAKES



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Using a combination of different grains, these hearty pancakes have a deeper, more interesting flavor, along with more fiber and nutrients, than those made from only white flour. If you want to add fruit, like blueberries or sliced peaches, or chocolate chips, sprinkle them on top of the pancakes just before flipping. Serve these straight out of the pan; pancakes don't like to wait.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy, pancakes, main course

Time 45m

Yield About 10 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups buttermilk or plain yogurt (not Greek)
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon honey
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, oats, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a medium bowl, mix together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and honey. Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth.
  • Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Check to see if it's hot by sprinkling a few drops of water on the surface. They should sizzle and evaporate immediately.
  • Add a little butter to the pan and let it melt. Pour about 1/3 cup batter onto skillet; repeat to cook as many at one time as you can, leaving space for each pancake to spread.
  • Cook until bubbles form and start to burst, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate as they finish, and serve immediately with maple syrup and more butter on top, if you like.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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I like to joke that these pancakes are so light, you have to hold them down! When we have a chance, we make them with freshly ground cornmeal bought at local festivals. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
Pancake syrup

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles on top begin to pop; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CORNMEAL PANCAKES



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These buttermilk pancakes owe their incredible texture to cornmeal and whipped egg whites.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 (makes about 16 pancakes)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large eggs, separated and at room temperature
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the skillet
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Blackberries, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg yolks, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture until just combined to make a thick batter.
  • In another bowl, whip the egg whites until they hold soft peaks. Use a rubber spatula to fold the whites into the batter just until no white streaks remain.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter. Working in batches, drop about 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the tops of the pancakes and the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until the pancakes are cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer the cooked pancakes to the oven to keep warm and continue to make more pancakes, brushing the skillet with butter as needed, until all the batter has been used. Serve the pancakes with blackberries and maple syrup.

Tips:

  • Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for cooking the pancakes to prevent sticking.
  • Make sure the skillet is hot enough before adding the batter. This will help the pancakes cook evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet. Cook the pancakes in batches if necessary.
  • Flip the pancakes only once. Flipping them too often can make them tough.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Crispy cornmeal pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They are perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a special occasion. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these pancakes are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast option, give these crispy cornmeal pancakes a try.

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