Hoe Cakes Recipe

hoe Cakes

the Algonquians Call These Nokake. The Dough Was Spread On A Board And Set Beside The Fire To Bake. When It Was Cooked On One Side, It Was Turned Over And Baked On The Other Side. The Blade Of A Hoe Was Often Used To Prop Up The Board Beside The Fire For Baking And To Lean Baked Loaves Against A Cooling Rack.

2 Cups Water
2 Cups Cornmeal
2 Teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill (optional)

preheat Oven To 375 Degrees F.

bring Water To Boil In A Saucepan. Stir In Cornmeal, Salt, Butter And Dill, If Desired. Place In A Buttered 8-inch Square Pan And Bake For 25 Minutes.

cut Into Squares And Serve.

serves 6 To 8.





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