Hot Water Cornbread
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 102kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising plain cornmeal ((not cornmeal mix))
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups boiling water*
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour about 1/2 inch of oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet. Heat the oil to about 350° or until glistening but not smoking. In a large thick plastic or metal bowl combine the self-rising corn meal with about 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Carefully stir to combine. The batter should barely be pourable. Add additional water until you reach the consistency of very thick pancake batter. Different corn meals will require different amounts of water. Start with less and add more if you need it.
- Once the oil is hot, pour or spoon about 1/4 cup of the batter into the oil. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until brown around the edges then carefully flip over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches, adding additional oil if necessary. Drain the cornbread on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve warm.
Notes
Can't find self-rising cornmeal? Try this...
For every 1 cup of self-rising cornmeal: Start with 1 cup of finely ground plain corn meal in a bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of the cornmeal and return it to the bag. To the bowl add 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix together. You'll obviously need two cups for this recipe. :) *The exact amount of water needed will vary based on the exact grind of the cornmeal you use. The goal is to create a batter that is just barely pourable and the consistency of very thick pancake batter.
For every 1 cup of self-rising cornmeal: Start with 1 cup of finely ground plain corn meal in a bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of the cornmeal and return it to the bag. To the bowl add 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix together. You'll obviously need two cups for this recipe. :) *The exact amount of water needed will vary based on the exact grind of the cornmeal you use. The goal is to create a batter that is just barely pourable and the consistency of very thick pancake batter.
- Nutritional calculations do not take into account any vegetable oil that is absorbed in frying.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.
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