Description
Hot Water Cornbread is a classic Southern recipe that is quick and easy to make. These crispy, golden brown cornbread patties are perfect as a side dish for any Southern-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread:
- 1 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 3/4 to 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter (optional)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Cornbread Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and optional sugar. Slowly stir in boiling water until a thick dough forms. Add oil or butter if desired and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Fry Cornbread: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, shape dough into patties, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve with greens, beans, or any Southern-style meal.
- You can substitute self-rising cornmeal and omit the salt and baking powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
