Fried Cornbread (Lexington, Frankfort, Bardstown: home, restaurants, business)

[nalabama]

Years ago, I used to be able to find fried cornbread at a cafe located near the Forks of Elkhorn on Highway 460 going out of Frankfort. They went out of business and I don’t know anywhere else to get my fix of this treat, which I believe is unique to Kentucky. Can anybody help me out?

[TuckyUSA]

Originally Posted by nalabama

Years ago, I used to be able to find fried cornbread at a cafe located near the Forks of Elkhorn on Highway 460 going out of Frankfort. They went out of business and I don’t know anywhere else to get my fix of this treat, which I believe is unique to Kentucky. Can anybody help me out?

Check this for the same request:


https://www.city-data.com/forum/reci...cornbread.html


Sounds interesting............let us know if you find it.

[Crazee Cat Lady]

I grew up with it.

Not for sure about restaurants, but it is really easy to make.

[Crazee Cat Lady]

http://whistlestopky.com/pdf/Whistle...ensed-menu.pdf
(check under side dishes)






You might also want to check out Claudia Saunders Dinner House, Mammie's in Bardstown, Merrick Inn in Lexington, The Old Stone Inn or others.

[KathrynAragon]

I hate to break it to you but it's not unique to Kentucky. My grandmother and her parents and grandparents before her, all of whom were from Arkansas (along with other Arkansas family members whose ancestors had been in Arkansas for many generations) made it and enjoyed it. Like others have said, it's easy to make. I just don't want to make it - LOL.

But it IS good.

My dad used to crumble his up in a glass of cold milk.

[KathrynAragon]

This looks like a decent recipe, except my grandmother didn't add sugar.https://iheartrecipes.com/hot-water-cornbread

[grampaTom]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

I hate to break it to you but it's not unique to Kentucky. My grandmother and her parents and grandparents before her, all of whom were from Arkansas (along with other Arkansas family members whose ancestors had been in Arkansas for many generations) made it and enjoyed it. Like others have said, it's easy to make. I just don't want to make it - LOL.

But it IS good.

My dad used to crumble his up in a glass of cold milk.

Buttermilk at our house. I remember it being pretty darned tasty.

[grampaTom]

recipe:


Southern Fried Cornbread (also known as hoecakes).

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
2/3 cups buttermilk (room temp)
1 egg (room temp)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
Mix meal, milk, egg and salt together. Drop by spoonful into hot oil. Brown on one side then turn and fry until golden brown on both sides.



When we were kids we'd have these with brown beans and Collard greens. Thanks to OP for reminding me about these.

[Crazee Cat Lady]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

I hate to break it to you but it's not unique to Kentucky. My grandmother and her parents and grandparents before her, all of whom were from Arkansas (along with other Arkansas family members whose ancestors had been in Arkansas for many generations) made it and enjoyed it. Like others have said, it's easy to make. I just don't want to make it - LOL.

But it IS good.

My dad used to crumble his up in a glass of cold milk.

I was thinking that. That it was a Southern or just Country thing and probably done in lots of places.
I make it every now and then, but I usually bake it, but every now and then I will fry some up.
I prefer the kind that isn't sweet though.
My Momma use to do that...corn bread crumbled in a glass of milk.
I tried it a few times too. Pretty good!

Originally Posted by grampaTom

recipe:


Southern Fried Cornbread (also known as hoecakes).

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
2/3 cups buttermilk (room temp)
1 egg (room temp)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
Mix meal, milk, egg and salt together. Drop by spoonful into hot oil. Brown on one side then turn and fry until golden brown on both sides.

When we were kids we'd have these with brown beans and Collard greens. Thanks to OP for reminding me about these.

Oh yeah, with corn bread, it reaches its perfection when served with greens or beans!
I am running from this thread - you all are making me hungry!

[nalabama]

Thank you all so much. I’ll enjoy researching all the recipes and tips on my home stove.