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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 0.75 cups boiling water
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 cup bacon grease , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
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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3
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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4
Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.
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5
Fry, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
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