Best 4 Creole Hot Water Cornbread Recipes

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Creole hot water cornbread is a savory cornbread that is a staple of Southern cuisine. This easy-to-make bread is made with simple ingredients and can be served as a side dish or a main course. Creole hot water cornbread is traditionally made with cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and hot water. It can also be made with additional ingredients, such as onions, peppers, or cheese. The resulting cornbread is a golden brown, moist, and tender bread that is perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREOLE HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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A very simple recipe. These crispy little patties are fried and served warm, drizzled with honey, maple syrup or honey butter.

Provided by Walita J Powell

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ⅔ cups cornmeal
¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 ¾ teaspoons white sugar
5 teaspoons shortening
1 ¼ cups boiling water
lard for frying

Steps:

  • Combine the cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and shortening; stir until the shortening melts.
  • Melt lard or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet; bring to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Shape heaping tablespoons of the dough into flattened balls (thickness is a personal preference). Fry in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 1 g

HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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This is a very old-fashioned recipe. The cornbread is shaped into little cakes and fried, rather than baked. They are served with maple syrup or honey.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
¾ cup boiling water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Add boiling water and shortening; stir until shortening melts.
  • Pour oil or bacon fat to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large skillet and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Shape cornmeal mixture into flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide. Fry each in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve at once with maple syrup or honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 395.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CREOLE CORNBREAD



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Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful. I found the recipe in the bottom of my recipe drawer. -Enid Hebert, Lafayette, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 tablespoons seeded chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 can (16-1/2 ounces) cream-style corn
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda. , In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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Hot Water Cornbread has long been a staple in Black American cooking, and in households throughout in the South. It's made with only a handful of ingredients, fried in fat instead of baked, and is more similar to a hush puppy than a bread. White cornmeal is preferred to yellow in the South, but you can use either as long as it's finely ground. Some just use cornmeal. Others add a little baking powder for added texture. But the magic ingredient is really the boiling water, which cooks and softens the cornmeal so that the frying is just to crisp and color the exterior. This dish is a favorite of my southern in-laws, who love to prepare it for each special occasion and many days in between!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield about 8 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup white cornmeal, such as Martha White (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup boiling water, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Heat about 1 cup of oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
  • Add the cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Stir in the boiling water. If the dough is still too dry to come together, add more boiling water in 1-tablespoon increments.
  • Using a 3/4-ounce cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into the palm of your hand and flatten into a 2-inch patty. Working in batches, fry the patties until lightly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the cornbread to a paper towel-lined plate using a fish spatula. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture than store-bought cornmeal that has been sitting on the shelf for a while. If you can, grind your own cornmeal from dried corn kernels.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Just stir until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread to rise and brown properly. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe before you start making the batter.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. Opening the oven door during baking will cause the cornbread to fall.
  • Let the cornbread cool before serving. Cornbread is best served warm, but it's important to let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the cornbread to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Creole hot water cornbread is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it plain or with add-ins like cheese, bacon, or jalapeños, Creole hot water cornbread is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Creole hot water cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed.

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