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hot water cornbread

Hot Water Cornbread

Hot water cornbread is the perfect side dish for greens and pinto beans

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot water cornbread
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 10 patties
Calories 118 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal mix
  • 2- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon salt optional
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl add cornmeal mix and salt. Mix well.
  2. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  3. When water begins to boil pour it into the cornmeal mix and stir well until the cornmeal mix is moist.(Add more boiling water to cornmeal if needed)
  4. Fill a cast iron skillet half way with oil and heat over medium high.
  5. When oil is hot, drop a spoonful of the cornmeal mixture into the oil, flatten it a little with the back of a spatula.
  6. Fry each side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain.