June, 22nd
We were discussing grits on Plurk and that went around to cornbread and I mentioned hot water cornbread. Someone suggested that I post the recipe. My grandmother made this all the time and this is her recipe.
2 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cooking oil
Combine the cornmeal and salt in a mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over mixture slowly mixing until you have a soft mixture. Heat oil in a pan (cast iron is the best) and drop the cornbread mixture into the oil from a spoon. Cook until the outside is golden brown.
Please note that when the recipe says “boiling water” it means just that. If the water is not hot enough your cornbread won’t turn out right.
Enjoy!!
June 28th, 2008 at 4:17 am
These look yummy and I have some cornmeal!