Hot Water Cornbread Recipe

hot Water Cornbread

2 Cups Yellow Cornmeal
1 Teaspoon Salt, To Taste
1 Cup Boiling Water
oil (for Frying)
1/4 Cup Butter (at Room Temperature)

combine Cornmeal And Salt In A Large Mixing Bowl. Stir In Hot Water. Dough Should Be Moist Enough To Hold A Shape. Allow Dough To Cool Enough To Shape With Your Hands. Spoon 1 Heaping Tablespoon Of Dough Into The Palm Of One Hand. Using Both Hands, Shape The Dough Into A 1/2-inch Thick Oval And Place On Wax Paper.

heat 1/2 Inch Oil In A Skillet Over Medium-high Heat. Slide Cornbread Patties Into Hot Oil And Cook Until Golden And Crisp, 3 To 5 Minutes. Turn And Cook Until Golden, About 3 Minutes Longer. Drain On Paper Towels. Keep Warm. Brush With Soft Butter, If Desired. Makes 2 Dozen.





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