Easy Hot Water Cornbread
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Easy Hot Water Cornbread
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Light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy exterior, this easy Hot Water Cornbread recipe is a classic southern treat!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal (white or yellow, fine or medium grind)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅔ cups boiling water (more if needed)
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying (to a depth of 1/2-inch)
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Instructions
- Place a 10 or 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat. Add oil to an approximate depth of 1/2-inch. Let the oil heat while mixing the cornbread.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the cornmeal and salt. Stir together.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water.
- Mix well forming a dough with a thick, wet consistency. Add more water if needed to attain the correct consistency.
- When the oil is sufficiently heated (about 375 degrees F), form small patties of dough.
- Carefully lower the patties into the hot oil.
- Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until a medium golden brown color.
- Turn and cook on the second side until well browned.
- Remove from the oil and drain on a rack or a plate lined with paper towels.
- Makes about 10 pieces of cornbread. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Cornmeal comes in yellow or white, and either fine, medium, or coarse grinds. I always use white, fine ground cornmeal for any cornbread recipe, but you can use either white or yellow in the fine or medium grind.
- I always use peanut oil for frying because it has a higher smoking point than other oils. You'll need enough oil to fill your skillet to about ½-inch deep.
- Store leftovers in a closed container in the fridge. It should keep for quite a long time - 5 or 6 days. To reheat, I'd suggest using the oven at 350 degrees and heating for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
468mg
(20%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 468mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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