This hot water cornbread is a very old-fashioned recipe. The cornbread is shaped into little cakes and fried rather than baked. Serve the cakes warm with maple syrup or honey.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::6
Yield::12 cakes
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup boiling water
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 cup bacon grease, or as needed
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and 1 tablespoon bacon grease; stir until bacon grease melts.
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Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.
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Fry, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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Recipe Tip
You can use shortening in cornbread batter instead of bacon grease if desired.