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Hot Water Cornbread

A traditional Southern dish made with cornmeal and hot water, resulting in crispy, golden-brown cornbread that is perfect for serving with meals or enjoying on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal preferably fine ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup hot water boiling
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Gradually add the hot water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick batter forms.
Cook the Cornbread
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Spoon the batter into the hot oil, forming small patties.
  3. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
  4. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve hot with butter or as a side to your favorite Southern dishes.

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