Hot Water Cornbread Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Johnny Davis   Hot Water Cornbread Recipe is an easy but delicious cornbread made with a mixture of cornmeal, salt, sugar and boiling water formed into patties and then fried in hot vegetable oil before serving with butter. Food Category:    Bread Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:12 Nutrition facts:143 calories2.8 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   12 Minutes Total Time:   27 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• boiling water
• vegetable oil for frying
• room temperature butter for serving

DIRECTIONS

• Mix together cornmeal, salt and sugar. Gradually stir in boiling water until batter is just wet enough to hold it together.
• Heat oil, about 1/2 inch deep, to medium high in cast iron skillet. Dip your hand in a bowl of cold water, batter will be hot. Scoop batter into hand and pat into cornbread patties.
• Place in hot oil and fry a few minutes until golden brown, turn and fry second side until golden brown.
• Remove from oil. Let drain on paper towel. Continue with remaining patties. Serve warm with some butter. Quick, easy and oh so delicious! Enjoy!

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