Hot Water Cornbread
Hot Water Cornbread is a simple and delicious Southern classic that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made with just a few ingredients, this cornbread is perfect as a side dish or snack and pairs well with a variety of meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-8 pieces (depending on the size) 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cornmeal mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- Oil for frying (extra virgin olive oil recommended)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cornmeal mix, salt, and sugar. Add the boiling water and stir until well combined. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Form the Cornbread: Use a regular dinner spoon to scoop two spoonfuls of the mixture and place it into the hot oil. Flatten the mixture slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook the Cornbread: Cook each piece for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the cornbread from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes 4 pieces, so repeat the process to make 8 if desired.
- You can use any kind of oil, but extra virgin olive oil adds great flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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