Hot Water Cornbread

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

as needed

Vegetable Oil

2 Tbsp

Lard

or Bacon Grease

2 cups

Cornmeal

2 Tbsp

Granulated Sugar

1/2 Tbsp

Salt

2 1/2 cups

Water , boiled

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Prepare a cast iron pan, adding Vegetable Oil (as needed) until half the pan is full. Add Lard (2 Tbsp) if using.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add Cornmeal (2 cups) , Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp) , and Salt (1/2 Tbsp) .

Step 3

Whisk everything together.

Step 4

While whisking, add Water (2 1/2 cups) .

Step 5

Add enough water to make a creamy batter. You may not finish the water, or you may need more. The cornmeal mixture comes together enough to spoon. Start heating your oil to about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6

Prepare a mixing bowl with warm tap water. Spoon hot cornmeal mixture in your hands that have been dipped in hot/warm water and then shape them into logs or patties. Gently place in the hot oil.

Step 7

Fry each in hot oil, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 8

If you prefer it sweet, top with some sugar and enjoy!