Easy Hot Water Cornbread

Name: Easy Hot Water Cornbread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal ((white or yellow, fine or medium grind)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ⅔ cups boiling water ((more if needed)); Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying ((to a depth of 1/2-inch))

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 5

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Ingredients

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2 cups cornmeal ((white or yellow, fine or medium grind))1 teaspoon salt1 ⅔ cups boiling water ((more if needed))Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying ((to a depth of 1/2-inch))

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place a 10 or 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium high heat. Add oil to an approximate depth of 1/2-inch. Let the oil heat while mixing the cornbread.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, add the cornmeal and salt. Stir together.

Step 3

Gradually stir in the boiling water.

Step 4

Mix well forming a dough with a thick, wet consistency. Add more water if needed to attain the correct consistency.

Step 5

When the oil is sufficiently heated (about 375 degrees F), form small patties of dough.

Step 6

Carefully lower the patties into the hot oil.

Step 7

Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until a medium golden brown color.