This hot water cornbread recipe is one of the classic Southern recipes.
It is a crisp and golden cornmeal cakesuper easy and fast to make.
Learn how to make it at home withA Taste of Cafe NyLous recipe.
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Have you ever wondered why it was called hot water cornbread?
It is called that way because you pour boiling water into the cornmeal mixture.
If you want your cornbread to be sweet, add a little bit of sugar.
Its incredibly simple to prepare.
Mix all the dry ingredients, then pour the boiling water while continuously stirring.
Scoop the mixture and fry in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.
Mix until well combined.
If you want it to be sweet, add a little bit of sugar.
Step 2:
Slowly pour the boiling water while mixing.
It should have a very thick consistency.
Let it cool for a minute.
Step 3:
Pour a generous amount of oil into a pan and let it heat.
Once hot enough, get a spoonful of the mixture and slowly drop into the hot oil.
Flatten each one a little bit.
Cook until browned, then flip.
Smash each one and cook until browned.
Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
Continue cooking the remaining batter.
Step 4:
Serve and enjoy!
