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Hot Water Cornbread

A traditional Southern dish made with cornmeal and hot water, resulting in crispy, golden-brown cornbread that is perfect as a side or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Batter
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal and salt. Gradually stir in hot water until a thick batter forms.
Fry the Cornbread
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet.
  2. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve hot with butter or as a side to your favorite dishes.

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