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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[email protected]This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried.
ifraj ifraj
[email protected]This cornbread is amazing. I highly recommend it.
MR Ornub choudury
[email protected]I've never had cornbread this good before. It's a must-try recipe.
Rohid Zehan
[email protected]This cornbread is so good! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Rajip Gamer
[email protected]I made this cornbread for my family and they loved it. It's a new favorite recipe.
Natalya Lazcano
[email protected]This cornbread is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Rasak Halima
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cornbread is amazing!
HD XJisan Islam
[email protected]This cornbread is so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
hussain rana
[email protected]This is the best cornbread recipe ever!
Manjesh___ ___bhai
[email protected]I love this cornbread! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Lance Morris
[email protected]This cornbread is a game-changer. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kj Kj
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
s gonzalez
[email protected]This cornbread is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the green chiles and corn. It's the perfect comfort food.
Gladis Ojendiz
[email protected]I've made this cornbread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Arham Shah
[email protected]This cornbread is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.
Muhammad Chandio
[email protected]I made this cornbread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Dawood Malik
[email protected]This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect.
Md Giashuddin
[email protected]I've never had cornbread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were delicious! I love the sweet and savory flavor.
Jemmel Pinat
[email protected]This cornbread is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.