Step into the realm of culinary comfort with our delectable guide to crafting the ultimate hot cornbread. Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cornbread, a culinary masterpiece that's perfect for any occasion. With its golden-brown crust, tender crumb, and just the right amount of sweetness, this Southern classic is sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty bowl of chili or savoring it as a standalone snack, each bite of hot cornbread promises a symphony of flavors and textures. Dive into this comprehensive guide and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect cornbread that will become a cherished family tradition.
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CHEESY CORNBREAD MUFFINS WITH HOT HONEY BUTTER
Smoky chipotle takes these muffins into savory territory, but this recipe can be used purely as a blueprint: Want them a bit sweeter? Lose the minced chipotle chiles, and increase the sugar by a couple of tablespoons. Need them to hold up to a heavily spiced pot of chili? Double the chipotles en adobo, add 1/4 cup minced red onion and a dash of ground cumin, onion powder or garlic, perhaps. Whatever you add, don't overmix: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined (a few lumps are O.K.) before folding in the cheese for muffins that are rich but not dense.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories breads, quick breads, appetizer, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the hot honey butter: In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup/1 stick softened butter with the honey and chipotle en adobo sauce. Refrigerate while muffins bake.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees, and generously grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pepper and salt.
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup/1 stick softened butter over low heat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter and the minced chipotle chiles, if using.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir using a rubber spatula until almost combined but still a little lumpy. Fold in the Cheddar and scallions, and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the muffin batter in 1/4-cup portions to the prepared muffin tin. Top each muffin with a jalapeño slice, if desired, and bake until the tops are golden and the muffins are cooked through, about 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the muffin tins before carefully transferring to a wire rack, running a knife around the rims to release the muffins, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature, with honey butter.
HOT WATER CORNBREAD
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
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.
SOUTHERN-STYLE HOT WATER CORNBREAD
Delicious with greens and beans and other soul food. Serve with honey butter or maple syrup for a down-home treat.
Provided by DEEVA1
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 9m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, flour, egg, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of cornmeal mixture into hot oil; cook until browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 463.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CREOLE HOT WATER CORNBREAD
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
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
UNCLE BILL'S HOT WATER CORNBREAD
My uncle Bill's recipe for a quick, no-bake cornbread.
Provided by QueenE
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Place cornmeal in a bowl. Slowly pour boiling water into the cornmeal; stir until smooth. Mix seasoned salt into the batter.
- Drop batter with a spoon into the hot oil. Fry until edges are brown, about 5 minutes; flip over bread. Flatten with spatula; fry until bread is cooked through and edges are brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
HOT WATER CORNBREAD PATTIES
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Flat out the best cornbread there is for serving with salad or soup, it's also ready in 15 minutes. The trick is mixing your batter with boiling water. Try it tonight!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In medium bowl, stir muffin mix and water until soft dough forms (dough will be slightly sticky). With floured hands, shape mixture into 6 (3-inch) patties.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry patties, turning once, until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Patty, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
CORN PONE ( FRIED HOT WATER CORNBREAD)
Took forever to find this recipe. Down here I grew up hearing it called corn pone. There was a restaurant Aunt Fannies cabin that made this and the recipes I found it wasn't the same. . years later a " Yankee" friend " that's hot water cornbread" lol only difference was the name. Great with gumbo or fish. Anything really...
Provided by mary hendricks
Categories Other Breads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix all dry ingredients
- 2. Slowly add boiling water and stir . you want it to be thick enough to pat into a patty. It may not take all the water. Humidity can affect how much is needed
- 3. Heat about 1/2" of oil in skillet
- 4. Take a good spoonful of mix and form into a patty about 2 inch diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
- 5. Make sure oil is HOT and lower patty into oil cooking until browned and flip over. Browning on both sides
- 6. Remove from oil and place on plate with paper towel to drain.
HOT DOG CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
Make and share this Hot Dog Cornbread Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Beans
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut hot dogs into 1/2-inch pieces. Put in baking dish (12x8 inches) with beans, ketchup, water, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in large bowl. Stir in cornmeal. Add egg and rest of ingredients. Stir just enough to combine.
- Spread evenly over beans. Bake at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 1303.2, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 13.6, Protein 12.8
HOT WATER CORNBREAD
I grew up eating this cornbread. It is simply ground corn meal (not cornbread mix) salt and water. My family called the cornbread that rises Egg Bread. It is rustic, decidedly Southern and simple to make.
Provided by Jackie Garvin
Categories Savory Breads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Heat about 2 tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet.
- 2. Mix together corn meal and salt. Add hot water until the cornmeal is the consistency of oatmeal.
- 3. Pour cornmeal into the hot skillet.
- 4. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are browned and the top is browning.
- 5. Serve hot.
- 6. You can also cook the cornbread into patties on top of the stove. After adding cooking oil to the cast iron skillet and heating, drop the cornmeal by teaspoons into the hot oil. Brown the first side and then flip and brown the second side. Drain on paper towel and serve hot. It only takes a couple of minutes to cook on each side.
HOT AND SWEET CORNBREAD
I had extra fresh pineapple on hand so I came up with this version of cornbread. I used a box of prepared cornbread mix and kicked it up with roasted jalapenos. Sounds strange, but it is really delicious.
Provided by Avcooker
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Wear gloves to prevent hot pepper oil from contacting skin. Cut the pepper in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the pepper cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the pepper has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened pepper into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the pepper to steam as it cools, about 10 minutes. Once cool, remove the skin and discard; chop the pepper.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the corn bread mix, egg, and milk; stir just to combine. Lightly mix in the pineapple and jalapeno. Scoop batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 589.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
FRIED HOT WATER CORNBREAD
Quick top of stove cornbread that is good with soups, stews, beans, peas, etc. My daddy used to make it when he would make his corned beef hash soup or red beans and rice.
Provided by tawanasue
Categories Breads
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 patties, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix cornmeal and flour in mixing bowl.
- Pour in boiling water (may need to add a little more to make mixture stick together.
- Stir well.
- Let cool for a few minutes.
- Preheat iron skillet or griddle and add enough oil to cover bottom of skillet.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup into hot skillet.
- Brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towel and serve while still hot.
HOT PICKLED PEPPER CORNBREAD
"This spicy, sweet, salty cornbread is so delicious, I had to put it in my book "Duff Bakes." Serve it on its own, or use it in cornbread stuffing. It'll add a whole new dimension," says Duff.
Provided by Duff Goldman
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield one 10-inch round loaf or 18 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 10-inch round pan or 18 standard muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Get two big mixing bowls. In one, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking soda and baking powder. In the other, whisk the honey, buttermilk, eggs and peppers.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and stir in the liquid mixture. When the liquid is incorporated, mix in the butter.
- Pour into the pan or divide among the muffin cups, filling them to within 1/2 inch of the top. For a 10-inch pan, bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For muffins, bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Also, if you want to sneak some shredded cheddar or mozz on top before baking, I won't tell.
GRANNY'S HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP WITH HOT WATER CORNBREAD
Steps:
- In a 10 quart pot, pour the V-8 juice, tomato juice, tomato paste, boullion cubes, soy sauce and water. Adjust the water so the soup is not thin and watery. You may need more or you may need less. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Add the beef, onions and celery. Let them simmer until they are almost done about 1 hour on low heat. Stir occassionaly to be sure the liquids do not evaporate and leave a consentrated soup. Add the vegetables and potatoes at this point and continue to simmer until all are tender and done. Salt and pepper to taste, but remember the boullion cubes and soy sauce has a salt content so taste before adding additional salt. I find that some hot water cornbread goes very well with this soup. Fall and Winter can be easily tamed with this soup in your tummy. Hot Water Cornbread Mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl blending them tgether by stirring. Make a well in the center and add the eggs. mix slightly until mixter is lumpy. Add hot water a little at a time until you get a mixter the consistency of cake batter. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle to cook the cornbread. You can spray it with a non-stick spray, but only the oil kind. NO buttery or baking powder sprays. Ladle the mixture onto the skillet or griddle about a good serving spoon size for each cake. when it starts to bubble on the top, flip it over, cook until done and place it on a serving plate. Repeat until all the batter is cooked. This should yield about 12 to 15 nice size cakes. If you want smaller cakes just ladle on a smaller amount. Serve with the soup while hot and enjoy.
HOT CORNBREAD
I first tasted this bread when we visited some good friends in Arkansas in the early '70's. I have made it on many occasions since then, particularly for card club and church functions. I enjoy my job as postal clerk at our local office, and spending time with our two children and five grandchildren.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs. Add buttermilk, corn, oil, cheese and peppers. Combine cornmeal, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
HOT WATER CORNBREAD PATTIES
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Flat out the best cornbread there is for serving with salad or soup, it's also ready in 15 minutes. The trick is mixing your batter with boiling water. Try it tonight!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In medium bowl, stir muffin mix and water until soft dough forms (dough will be slightly sticky). With floured hands, shape mixture into 6 (3-inch) patties.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry patties, turning once, until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Patty, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
SOUTHERN HOT WATER CORNBREAD
It took Poppy FOREVER to convince me that cornbread did not need baking powder, soda or sugar! I had never heard of this in my life until we were married! Now it is my favorite cornbread and goes well with tons of dishes! Red beans, Sausage & Rice are not right without Hot Water Cornbread. It goes with casseroles, Chicken &...
Provided by Marilyn Renfro Gore
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Bring water to boil. Heat about a half inch of grease in cast iron skillet.
- 2. Mix cornmeal and salt in large plastic (heatproof) bowl. Add enough boiling water to wet cornmeal and make it stick together.
- 3. Chef's Note: We prefer yellow cornmeal as it gives more of a corn flavor when fried. A lot of people prefer white cornmeal. Two big NONO's! NO sugar and NO leavening!
- 4. Rinse hands in cold water to prevent burning and sticking. Take a scoop of cornmeal and pat out with your hands into a pone or patty. Fry. Continue until pan is full.
- 5. Let fry until yellow and firm on one side and then flip to cook other side. I make my pones some thick and some thin to please everyone! Experiment and find the right size to suit your family.
- 6. Let drain on paper towels. Leftovers can be reheated in oven.
COUNTRY HOT WATER CORNBREAD
Steps:
- 1. STIR TOGETHER THE CORNMEAL AND SALT AND THEN STIR IN WATER.HEAT SKILLET AND OIL IT LIGHTLY DROP THE BATTER BY TABLESPOONS ONTO THE SKILLET.COOK UNTIL BROWNED ON ONE SIDE, TURN AND BROWN THE OTHER SIDE
- 2. SERVE IMMEDIATELY
HOT WATER CORNBREAD
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
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
FATS WALLER HOT AND SASSY CORNBREAD
Fats Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer. Many songs he wrote or co-wrote are still popular, such as "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Squeeze Me". 'He was known as the soul of melody....a man who made the piano sing...both big in body and in mind...known for his generosity...a bubbling bundle of joy'. Well, if he were still around, he'd write a song about this cornbread! Adpapted from The New Basics Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Butter an 8" square baking pan.
- Toss the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, stir the cream style corn and all the rest of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Add half the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, stirring just until blended. Add the remaining liquid and again stir until just blended. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake at 400*F. until the top is golden and a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
- Note:.
- For a dark, crisp crust, bake the batter in a preheated, greased cast iron skillet. Serve fresh and hot with sweet butter and honey!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 476.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 6.5
OLD-FASHIONED HOT WATER CORNBREAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by msippigrl
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil and bacon fat in a deep fryer or in a pot or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. (It needs to be deep enough to cover the spoons of batter.) Whisk the cornmeal and salt together. Using a spoon to mix, stir in just enough boiling water for the batter to stick together. It should be about the consistency of mashed potatoes. (I used about 1 1/4 cups.) When oil is hot, spoon walnut-sized tablespoons of batter into your hands and smooth out a bit. (It helps to wet hands first.) Drop into hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Makes about 20.
Tips:
- Use fresh cornmeal. Fresh cornmeal will give your cornbread a better flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh cornmeal, you can use store-bought cornmeal, but be sure to choose a brand that is made from 100% cornmeal.
- Use buttermilk. Buttermilk will help your cornbread to be moist and tender. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cornbread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cornbread in a hot oven. A hot oven will help the cornbread to rise and brown properly. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the cornbread.
- Let the cornbread cool before serving. Let the cornbread cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help the cornbread to set and will make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Cornbread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a cornbread recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like your cornbread sweet or savory, moist or dry, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed.
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