Hot Water Cornbread

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

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and 1 tablespoon bacon grease; stir until bacon grease melts.

3. 3

   Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. 4

   Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.

5. 5

   Fry, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.