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Hot Water Cornbread

A golden, crispy morsel of hot water cornbread with a warm, buttery aroma and a soft, fluffy center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cornmeal Finely ground for smooth texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Aluminum-free for better rise.
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups Boiling Water Freshly boiled to activate cornmeal.
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil Neutral oil for frying.
Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar For a hint of sweetness.

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Measure out 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 cups of boiling water. Chop any fresh herbs or spices if desired.
Mix the Cornmeal and Water
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt. Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring continuously until it resembles a thick batter.
Shape the Dough
  1. Wet your hands and scoop out a golf ball-sized portion of dough. Flatten it into a disk about half an inch thick.
Heat the Skillet
  1. Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat with about ¼ inch of oil until hot.
Fry Until Golden Brown
  1. Carefully place the disks into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove from skillet and let drain on paper towels. Serve warm with butter or alongside your favorite dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Hot water cornbread can be served with honey or chili.

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