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Southern Hot Water Cornbread

Hot Water Cornbread

Hot Water Cornbread is a wonderful southern cornbread that is golden crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. It's great with all your favorite southern dishes. 
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk or white cornmeal MIX
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 cups or more boiling water
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  • In large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. 
  • In large bowl, combine cornmeal mix, salt, and boiling water. Mix well
  • Wet hands with cold water then mold batter by hand into 1-inch thick patties. Place into hot oil. Cook about 3 minutes until golden brown then carefully flip over and cook another 3 minutes. 
  • Remove from oil and place on paper towel to drain. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams
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