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Hot Water Cornbread

Hot Water Cornbread

This Hot Water Cornbread is a delicious, dense, and moist Southern dish that is allergy-friendly and fried to a perfect golden brown.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot
  • medium-size bowl
  • instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal fine
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • corn oil for frying

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium-size bowl combine 1 cup of cornmeal, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Then pour in ¾ cup of boiling water.
  • Pour about 2 inches of corn oil into a heavy-bottomed pot and bring the heat to about 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Begin shaping the cornmeal mixture into flat patties, using about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each patty.
  • Fry each cornbread patty for about 5 minutes, turning once for an even golden crust. Serve warm with butter, honey, or syrup.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding corn kernels, self-rising flour, chopped green chiles, or crumbled bacon to the batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gIron: 1mg
Keyword allergy-friendly, cornbread, fried cornbread, Hot Water Cornbread, Southern food
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