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.
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KENAN ERLANK
[email protected]This cornbread is a great side dish for any meal. It's also a great snack. I love to eat it with butter and honey.
Ziv Rada
[email protected]I've made this cornbread several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover cornmeal.
Boitumelo Dipale
[email protected]This cornbread is so delicious and easy to make. I love the way the cornmeal gives it a slightly gritty texture.
Cordelia Chukwu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. I'll never use another recipe again.
Carl Thomas
[email protected]This cornbread is a great side dish for any meal. It's also a great snack. I love to eat it with butter and honey.
Ihsan Sharif
[email protected]I've made this cornbread several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover cornmeal.
Aminata Galedou
[email protected]This cornbread is so delicious and easy to make. I love the way the cornmeal gives it a slightly gritty texture.
Zee
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. I'll never use another recipe again.
Zainjatt Jatt
[email protected]This cornbread is a great side dish for any meal. It's also a great snack. I love to eat it with butter and honey.
david thomas
[email protected]I've never made cornbread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cornbread turned out perfect! I will definitely be making it again.
Megan Cooke
[email protected]This cornbread is a great way to use up leftover cornmeal. It's so easy to make and it tastes great.
Game Boi
[email protected]I made this cornbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.
Kolo Fast
[email protected]This cornbread is delicious! It's so moist and fluffy. I love the way the cornmeal gives it a slightly gritty texture.
Razu Ahmed Shitol
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the green chiles.
Prime Healthcare Solution
[email protected]This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the butter melts into the cornmeal.
md altaf hossen
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this cornbread was. It's not too sweet and it has a great texture. I'll definitely be making it again.
lilly peck
[email protected]This cornbread is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the crispy crust and the moist, tender crumb.
Uchiha Sasuke
[email protected]I've made this cornbread several times now and it always turns out great. It's so versatile, I've served it with chili, soup, and even just as a snack. Everyone loves it!
Danish taimoor99
[email protected]This cornbread is so moist and delicious! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect.