Hot Water Cornbread

Name: Hot Water Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 pieces
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup hot water; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup canola oil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 pieces

Test Kitchen Approved

Hot water cornbread has a reputation as an affordable recipe that’s filling first and flavorful second. That doesn’t have to be the case - spice it up if you fancy - but it’s certainly a quick recipe that requires basic ingredients only.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cornmeal and salt. Stir in hot water to form a pliable dough. Stir in melted butter. Let sit 5-10 minutes.
In a cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Shape dough into 1/2-in. thick patties. Place in hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 173 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.