Best 14 Hot Water Cornbread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful simplicity and comforting warmth of our curated collection of hot water cornbread recipes. These culinary gems promise a tender, moist crumb and a crispy golden-brown crust that will transport you to a cozy kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cornbread. From classic Southern recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that elevate this classic dish, our diverse selection caters to every palate. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a traditional cornbread or crave the added flavors of cheese, bacon, or jalapeños, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. These hot water cornbread recipes are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a golden-brown masterpiece that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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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

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup white cornmeal, such as Martha White (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup boiling water, plus more if needed

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



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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

⅔ cup yellow cornmeal
⅓ cup buttermilk
⅓ cup self-rising flour
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

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



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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

1 ⅔ cups cornmeal
¾ teaspoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 ¾ teaspoons white sugar
5 teaspoons shortening
1 ¼ cups boiling water
lard for frying

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



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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

3 tablespoons oil
1 cup water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 dash seasoned salt

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



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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

1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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)



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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

1 c cornmeal
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 c boiling water
oil

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 WATER CORNBREAD



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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

1 c stone ground corn meal
1/2 tsp course sea salt
1/2 c hot water (tap)

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.

FRIED HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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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

1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1/3 cup self-rising flour
1 cup boiling water
oil (for frying)

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.

GRANNY'S HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP WITH HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     High Fiber

Yield Feeds 8 people easily

Number Of Ingredients 22

Vegetable Beef Soup
1 lg can of Tomato Juice
1 lg can of V-8 Vegetable Juice
1 6-8oz can tomato paste
2 lbs of stew beef cut into quarter inch cubes
2 lg yellow onions, coursely chopped
4 stalks of celery sliced small for easy cooking
2 lg bags frozen mixed vegetables
4 beef boullion cubes
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cups water
salt & pepper to taste.
(optional) add 2-3 diced potatoes to give the soup some extra rib sticking goodness.
Hot Water Cornbread
2 cups of regular yellow cornmeal
1 cup of all purpose flour
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tsps baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2-3 eggs depending on the size of the eggs
about 2 cups of hot water
1/4 cup of cooking oil or melted shortening.

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.

COUNTRY HOT WATER CORNBREAD



COUNTRY HOT WATER CORNBREAD image

VERY GOOD

Provided by FANNIE MCCOY

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 c cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 c boiling water
cooking oil

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 PATTIES



Hot Water Cornbread Patties image

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

1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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



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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

3 c yellow cornmeal
2 c water, boiling
3 tsp salt
grease, enough to fry

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.

HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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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

1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
¾ cup boiling water

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

OLD-FASHIONED HOT WATER CORNBREAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups self-rising cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 - 2 cups boiling water
Oil for frying
2 tablespoons bacon fat, optional

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 the right cornmeal: Use a combination of fine and coarse cornmeal for the best texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will result in a tough cornbread.
  • Use hot water: Hot water helps to create a light and fluffy cornbread.
  • Bake the cornbread in a hot oven: A hot oven will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Let the cornbread cool before serving: This will help to prevent the cornbread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Hot water cornbread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and fluffy texture and crispy crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give hot water cornbread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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